Quality Assurance Engineer

Recruiter
Raytheon
Location
Glenrothes
Salary
Competitive
Posted
07 Sep 2020
Closes
21 Sep 2020
Sectors
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Quality Assurance Engineer
Glenrothes

Summary
A member of the Quality Team supporting the procurement, production assembly & test and delivery of quality compliant products and services.
To facilitate & support the identification & implementation/flowdown of required Customer, Company & Regulatory requirements.
To provide assurance through audit and continuous improvement.

Main Duties
Primary authority on all quality related matters on assigned programme(s) / area of responsibility.
Interfacing and communication with program and functional areas to support the goals of the business.
Conduct Quality Audits (product/process/Supplier Quality/Supplier acceptance).
Supporting external agency, accreditation body & customer audits.
Defect investigation to identify and address root cause.
Ensure effective & timely closure of actions received from Audit NC's, internal 8D's & customer complaints.
Provide data to support bids etc.
Ensuring that customer contractual requirements and Quality requirements are fully understood met and flowed down to the required level, including suppliers/sub-contractors.
Performing First Article Reviews (FAR's) (Internal & Supplier).
Participation at design reviews and IPDS Gate Reviews.
Maintain quality records. (Including SCAR's, 8D's, & customer returns/complaints/audits/inspection)
Ensuring integrity of products, materials and processes to satisfy business, customer and regulatory requirements.
Effective & timely monitoring and status reporting for assigned program(s) / area of responsibility.
Independent test witnessing, evaluation/FAR's (on site or at suppliers).
Application of statistical techniques to support the effective process management.

Candidate Requirements
Essential
Basic understanding of configuration and data control processes and procedures.
Knowledge of CCA & box build.
Good level of customer knowledge (i.e. product & requirements)
Ability to review & interpret drawings and/or test reports.
Conversant with and internal auditor on requirements of ISO9001
Working knowledge of IPC 610.

Desirable
Good level of commercial awareness.
Conversant with requirements of AS9100
HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent certification

About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester and Manchester, Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country the company employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across the country.

About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business

About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development:
Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
6 times salary 'Life Assurance'
Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme's.
Enhanced sick pay scheme
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
37hr working week, with an early finish Friday/9 day fortnight (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

Diversity:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA) and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists,
Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant 'Gold Award' Employee Recognition.

Raytheon UK recognises that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers...... click apply for full job details

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