Quality Engineer

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to assure that supply chain quality standards are implemented, monitored and maintained.

Identify, verify, maintain continuous improvement within the organisation and business where required. Driving robust corrective actions to avoid repeated failures and to minimise the risk of quality escapes.

Work closely with all levels of internal and external stakeholders, including approval authorities.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and carry out a schedule of RCCA, to ensure suppliers continue to work in compliance with Ultras flow downs and regulatory standards.
• Proactive Management of Quality Issues identified to drive robust root cause and corrective actions.
• Support of Quality Selection, Onboarding or Transfer of Work process, control of risk and collaborating with other departments to bring in Right-First-Time items from the supply chain.
• Plan and aid product and manufacturing process audits
• Creation/implementation of quality plans.
• Completion of contract reviews to support production and repairs.
• On site Source Inspection or Release at Source, where required.
• Regular review and reporting of Value Stream associated Quality data and facilitating action plans to drive continuous improvements.
• Day-to-day on hand support to our suppliers for Quality related queries.
• Taking customer requirements and ensuring appropriate flow and implementation to our supply chain, where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Certified lead Quality Auditor training
• Education linked to Engineering Qualifications
• Experience in:
  • Aerospace quality standards (e.g. AS9100, EASA Part 21, Part 145 etc)
  • Other aerospace topics e.g. FOD, counterfeit avoidance etc.
  • Process Measurement techniques (e.g. SPC, KPIs, etc .)

Skills:

• Has a proven range of Quality/Business Improvement experience
• Proven experience working within a quality management system
• Experience with auditing
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawing and design requirements
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and working with a supply chain
• Good communication skills demonstrated both verbally and in writing in the form of presentations and recommendations for improvement
• Works effectively with others
• Demonstrated experience in building good working relationships and gaining trust and respect with internal and external stakeholders
• Plans work and delivers on time
• Demonstrates a “Can do” positive attitude
• Use own initiative within the scope of the role
• Makes timely decisions within the scope of the role
• Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software for the role (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge and understand of basic hand-held metrology equipment
• Understanding of other inspection and measurement techniques, and any associated limitation
• Willingness to travel on business, with overnight stays as required.
• Knowledge of FAIR process, APQP/PPAP or ISAR.
• Understanding of special processes such as Anodising, Surface Treatment such as Painting and Electro-plating, PCBA manufacturing.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a global, highly collaborative environment
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.