Lead Quality Engineer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Wolverhampton
Salary
Competitive
Posted
05 May 2022
Closes
02 Jun 2022
Sectors
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Lead Quality Engineer

Wolverhampton

Aerospace Industry

Permanent

37 Hours per week: Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 13:30

Hybrid Working option is available

Our client, a leading Aerospace and Defence company, are looking for a Lead Quality Engineer to join their team in Wolverhampton on a permanent basis. The company are one of the worlds leading suppliers in heat transfer and fluids management products and services for the military and commercial Aerospace markets and electronics industries.

The Lead Quality Engineer will be responsible for improving and maintaining the Quality requirements across the organization.

Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be responsible to the Head of Quality and will undertake the following activities:

* Lead Quality activities to ensure robust and effective production

* Champion the use of process robustness tools:

* PPAP - (Product Part Approval Process)

* PFMEA - (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis)

* RRCA (Relentless Root Cause Analysis

* MPR - (Manufacturing Process Review)

* FAI - (First Article Inspection)

* Develop visual production control plans to build in Quality V's inspect in Quality

* Ensure compliance to customer and internal requirements

* Plan / measure / analyse and report Quality deliverables

* Implement Zero Defect Initiative (internal and supply chain)

* Lead customer / internal investigations using problem resolution tools and techniques

* Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency, Scrap, Rework and Repair (SRR)

* Advocate an inclusive team environment with a Can Do attitude

* Manage Quality Notifications / customer concessions and disposition accordingly

* Carry out any other duties as required to support general operations of the Quality Department

Experience:

* Demonstrated experience in a Quality (degree or equivalent is desirable)

* Experience in relation to fitting, welding & machining is desirable

* Engineering background and technically able to identify and resolve problems

* The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings / CMM reports and other engineering technical data is required

* Candidate should have a good familiarity with expectations associated with aerospace or other comprehensive quality assurance systems, including ISO9000 or AS9100

* Experience conducting internal Quality audits or supporting Quality audits by external customers is a plus

Personal Characteristics:

* Motivated individual, with aspirations to progress their career within quality

* Flexible, responsive to change, and calm under pressure

* Action orientated with a drive for results

* High degree of organisation and planning

* Ability to manage effectively and deliver on commitments

* Customer focused

* Candidate must have excellent verbal and written skills

* Leads by example and has the ability to work across various departmental functions within the Company

For further information please contact Khush (phone number removed)

This position may involve access to export controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement.

Please press apply now to submit your application. Alternatively, if you would like further information on this position or other positions win a similar sector, please feel free to contact Khush on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

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