Quality Engineer in Chester

Job Description Role Purpose and Objectives

• Provide support to the Production Team and Autonomous Production Team (APT).
• Assist in identifying, analysing, and resolving technical issues that exceed the scope of Operators and First Line Managers (FLM).
• Offer an end-to-end perspective at the shopfloor level within the Production Team/APT at Airbus, driving continuous production improvements through effective use of resources and knowledge.
• Contribute to Operational Excellence targets by promoting continuous enhancements in operational processes within the designated area.
• Develop, deliver, and implement work documentation for shopfloor technicians to minimise lead-time impacts and manage unexpected workloads.
• Ensure effective coordination and communication with relevant support functions as required.
• Technical analysis & enriched documents for Assembly Anomalies (AM) and Non Conformities (NC).

• Support identification of NCs on the shopfloor.
• Assist in assessing the need to raise NCs and NC notifications.
• Help complete and detail NC forms by providing relevant information and supporting resolution efforts.
• Monitor the NC process, encouraging containment and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Quality Management by providing data and extracts for further NC handling.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives during shifts on the line side.
• Identify production issues beyond the remit of FLMs and Operators, escalating or seeking assistance from Work Preparation (PE), Line Balancing (PPE), Maintenance, MAP & OSW, or other support teams.
• Assist in analysing industrial systems and processes to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to Work Improvement Proposals (WIP) and LEAN waste elimination initiatives.
• Support process validation forms (PVF) and failure analysis (FA) activities.
• Assume the NC Leader role within the COM-17 process when required.

• Support management of industrial assets during shifts.
• Assist with repair requests and the creation of specific orders for small tools.
• Help draught specifications for new jigs and tools, including modifications, improvements, and calibration of existing equipment.

• Provide support in managing outstanding work during shifts.
• Assist in completing outstanding work templates accurately.
• Collaborate with the Multifunctional Team (MFT) to review outstanding work requests.
• Ensure completed outstanding work templates are returned to the requestor when system discrepancies arise.