Quality Assurance Engineer

Morson are working with an Aerospace Manufacturer who are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join the based at the Stevenage site.

Role description

• Define and perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities, by ensuring correct implementation of procedures and processes, to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements
• Lead prevention and quality improvements of Spacecraft Production processes
• Manage completion of corrective and preventative actions to closure
• Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction

Responsibilities

• Write a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) and continuously maintain it in accordance with project requirements.
• Write specific instructions to define the inspection processes or checks.
• Request additional inspections when needed, such as those in response to a technical warning notice.
• Chair gates reviews as defined in the project and as agreed with project PA (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Test Readiness Board, Delivery Review Board, Pre-Shipment Review, Shipment Readiness Review ). Ensure that all related actions are implemented.
• Elaborate the Key Inspection Plan and support the Mandatory Inspection Plan.
• Deliver quality briefs with the area manager in the shop floor to raise awareness to operators on lessons learned and good practice.
• Prepare the incoming inspection plan/checklist.
• Review Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements including inspection, verification points and configuration status.
• Manage all NCRs within the defined scope in production using problem solving tools. Confirm non-conformances and ensure 1st closure is defined and implemented.
• Chair Internal Review Board (IRB) and set functional team for the elimination of the root cause.
• Ensure that 2nd closure actions are defined. Organise and chair 2nd closure reviews.
• Proactively promote and conduct risk analyses (incl. PFMEA), and participate in the implementation and follow-up of preventive actions.
• Elaborate audit plan and perform flash and process audits.
• Ensure that lessons learned & near miss actions are implemented.
• Support the elaboration and the efficiency of performance dialogue/SQCDP in the working area (schedule, daily work to achieve, top priorities, KPIs, achievements )
• Provide reports as required by functional and project management.
• Provide monthly report of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Deploy OES Initiatives - The company Quality improvement and cost of non-quality reduction plan.
• Drive the implementation of the quality delegation initiative in the area.

Essential Skills

• Degree or equivalent in an Engineering related discipline or proven experience in a similar role.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and/or equivalent academic qualification with Quality or Engineering experience within the Aerospace or Military industry,
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance Role or product assurance role,
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes,
• Analytical skills and methodical approach to problem resolution and investigation,
• Teamwork and leadership attributes with excellent written and oral communication and persuasion skills,
• The ability to communicate at all levels and across nationalities.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit an up to date CV.