Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Quality Engineer

Company: General Electric

Job description: Job Description Summary The Quality Engineer will partner with the existing Quality Team members and the Value Stream leadership team to maintain compliance, reduce losses, and improve audit readiness. They will Proactively co-ordinate Quality Assurance and Compliance activities, providing guidance and timely support to the Aftermarket Values Stream personnel, ensuring root cause analysis, containment and effective corrective actions are executed

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to build on demonstrated experience of Aerospace Regulations and requirements to support the team and work on improvement initiatives, providing a daily conduit between Site Quality Leadership and Cell based activities.

This role will provide you ownership and management of key Quality and Compliance metrics, and proactively drive the continuous improvement of Aftermarket Quality performance through hands-on engagement with the cross-functional team, reporting to Paul Turner Aerospace Quality Manager.

Responsibilities:

Compliance

Quality Management System

Support the timely updates of our business management IT systems to ensure the appropriate compliance safeguards are in place for inventory assignment and Release requirements

Support creation, processing, approval, verification and closure of Corrective Actions

Coordinate timely responses to customer complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.

Engage, support and lead external audits by our Customers and Regulators.

Reviewing Regulatory and customer requirements, incorporating into the QMS, as necessary.

Support creation, processing, approval, verification and publishing of QMS documentation to maintain currency.

Compile and maintain manuals and Expositions associated with the Company’s Regulatory Approvals, including the documentation of Quality Plans in line with the Quality Management System (QMS) structure

Authorisation Control

Manage and support stamp authorisation applications, and associated ‘on the job training’ to maintain compliant and effective Personnel Competency

Conduct, direct and produce independent investigations into Human Factors, Quality Alerts, Corrective Actions, Notice of Escape, and Red Card, as required

Improvement

Represent the Quality function at the Value Stream Daily Management Meetings, taking ownership and responsibility of assigned actions

Escalate non-compliance and ageing issue resolution to Quality Leadership

Support development and maintenance of the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS), providing regular reports for strategic review and action

Develop and Deliver awareness and training sessions to support ongoing business operations or specific regulatory requirements

Audit

Conduct Internal Audits as assigned for System, Product and Process across site

Monitor and mentor employee’s awareness of FOD, ESD, Calibration and SMS

Culture

Ownership, management and communication of Quality Metrics through standard operating rhythm

Conduct ‘Walk the Floor’ audits and reporting of identified issues through standard operating rhythm, adjusting cadence as necessary in response to non-compliance findings

Lead and coordinate response to QA queries and escalations from daily operating rhythm

Develop and maintain effective visual and verbal communication of QA activities such as procedural changes, audit findings and 5S status through standard operating rhythm

Any other activities in support of compliance, losses and audit readiness as assigned by Quality Leadership

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Aviation Manufacturing/MRO environment

Detailed working knowledge and/or experience of Aviation Regulations and Standards from bodies including CAA, EASA, FAA and CAAC

Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to work to timescales, achieve personal deadlines and contribute to team objectives.

Ability to energise teams and create an engaging work environment, promoting inclusiveness.

Acute attention to detail with good verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal communication & facilitation skills whilst remaining extremely motivated, flexible and determined.

Ability to consider the external impact of business activities and decisions on customers, market/industry, investors, media, government and communities including Safety Management Systems and Human Factors

Competent IT skills, including interaction with operational business management systems, alongside Microsoft Office applications

Desired Characteristics

Experience in Production/Maintenance Quality and/or Quality Assurance

Detailed working knowledge of AS Standards and those of the CAA and EASA

Understanding and/or application of requirements for Certified release of product

Degree or HNC/HND Qualified in an Aerospace related subject

Understanding/application of structured problem solving and Root Cause Analysis techniques

Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills

Experience of Oracle, Proficy and TipQA IT systems

Flexible Working

GE Aviation supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

Performance related bonus

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection

• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Expected salary:

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Job date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 08:12:34 GMT

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