Quality Control Assessor

Location: Crossgar

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Crossgar, United Kingdom Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you;

whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
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* Job Title:

** Quality Assurance Assessor:  
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* Location:

** Ballynahinch - Crossgar Thales Site
** Job Overview:
** As a Quality Assurance Assessor, you will oversee detailed automated and manual inspection of complex mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and finished products to ensure conformity with manufacturing documentation and industry standards.
You will be responsible for maintaining calibration and certification processes, conducting audits, and leading quality investigations within a regulated aerospace or defence manufacturing environment.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Perform detailed manual inspections of complex mechanical parts and assemblies using calibrated measuring equipment.
* Execute product walk-throughs and approve relevant work instructions.
* Manage calibration status of measuring equipment using internal controls and external calibration services.
* Maintain Certificates of Conformity and other quality documentation for delivered and manufactured items.
* Collaborate with internal teams and subcontractors to maintain understanding and compliance with quality requirements.
* Conduct internal audits aligned with AS9100 and drive continuous improvement in quality practices.
* Perform manufacturing process verification audits to ensure design and standards compliance.
* Lead root cause analyses and quality investigations using quality tools (8D, 3C, etc.).
* Support additional manufacturing quality-related tasks, including multitasking across onsite areas as needed.
* Co-ordinate and assess operator tasks for the Approved Operator Submission Process
** Qualifications &

Experience:

*** Minimum 3 years’ experience in Aerospace, Space, or Defence quality roles.
* Level 4 education or equivalent relevant industry experience.
* Demonstrated understanding of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes according to AS9102.
* ISO
9001 / AS9100 auditing qualifications are advantageous.
** Valued

Skills:

*** In-depth knowledge and practical application of quality control techniques in highly regulated industries.
* Exceptional attention to detail, initiative, and adaptability to evolving requirements.
* Experience with manufacturing environments, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
* Strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
* Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Expertise in industrial manufacturing techniques and problem-solving solutions.
* Resilience under pressure, managing competing deadlines efficiently.
** Values & Behaviours:
*** Agile and innovative mindset to drive continuous improvement.
* Ability to simplify complex problems and shape practical solutions.
* Ambitious, accountable, and results-driven approach.
* Collaborative working style fostering cooperation and team engagement.
* Influence and motivate key internal and external stakeholders effectively.
* Proactively engage and develop team capabilities.
* Strong self-management and personal accountability.
** Please note current working hours are due to change and any successful applicants must be open to future shift patterns. Overtime will also be required.
*** Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.  This role requires Security Clearance (SC) . It would be…