Concession Writer

Location: Blackridge

£31.82 per hour Umbrella / £23.78 per hour PAYE Job Purpose The Concession Writer plays a critical role in maintaining the production flow of the Wing Manufacture program s role is responsible for authoring, managing, and securing approvals for technical concessions arising from manufacturing non-conformances. Operating under the direction of the Head of Business, you will directly support the shop floor operations team to minimize disruptions.

Additionally, you will pivot from reactive non-conformance management to proactive operational excellence by supporting Quality Improvement Projects designed to optimize overall manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities 1. Concession & Non-Conformance Management ? Investigate and Author:
Inspect manufacturing deviations on the A400M wing structure and draft clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical concessions. ? Engineering Liaison:
Interface directly with Design and Quality Engineering teams to ensure concessions are reviewed, validated, and approved in a timely manner. ? System Integration:
Log, track, and update non-conformance data using internal aerospace quality management systems (e.g., SAP) to ensure complete traceability. ? Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure all authored concessions comply strictly with aviation regulatory standards, structural integrity requirements, and company quality procedures.
2. Operational Support ? Shop Floor Integration:
Work hand-in-hand with the A400M manufacturing operations team to resolve technical blockers swiftly and maintain assembly line tact time. ? Strategic Alignment:
Execute tasks and prioritize concession backlogs as directed by the Head of Business to align with monthly delivery targets and operational KPIs. ? Risk Mitigation:
Highlight potential production bottlenecks caused by recurring technical issues to operations leadership.
3. Quality Improvement & Operational Performance (New Focus) ? Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs):
Actively participate in and support cross-functional projects aimed at root-cause analysis and the permanent eradication of recurring defects. ? Continuous Improvement:
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to implement Practical Problem Solving (PPS) methodologies, reducing the Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ) and boosting overall operational performance. Key Competencies & Qualifications ?

Experience:

Proven experience in aerospace manufacturing, specifically within wing structures, metallic/composite assembly, or aircraft quality environments. ? Technical Knowledge:
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, structural repair manuals, and technical specifications. ? Systems Literacy:
Proficiency in aerospace drawing interrogation & use of SAP. ? Communication:
Excellent written skills for drafting technical arguments, with the interpersonal skills needed to collaborate effectively between shop-floor operators and other support functions Shifts - Monday to Thursday 06:30am to 3:45 pm