Quality Engineer

Description:

On behalf of our London Heathrow based aviation client, a global engine support company, we are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. Our client offers global engine maintenance support through their dedicated on-wing support teams and hospital shops based in strategic locations including Hong Kong, the Netherlands, the UK, and the United States.

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Heathrow Airport, London
Contract Type: Permanent, Monday - Friday (37 hours per week)
Package: Basic + LWA (discussed upon application)

To be successful in your application you will need to hold UK working rights at the time of application.

The Quality Engineer will support the Quality Manager in providing quality and safety oversight of the business, conducts and follows up on internal and external audits to ensure compliance across all areas and functions of the organisation.

Key Duties:

Responsible to coordinate the monthly safety and quality review meeting chaired by the Accountable Manager
Conduct regular product and process audits and monitor that any observed non-compliances are addressed using standard root cause analysis tools to drive corrective actions.
Collect, analyse, and summarize quality-related information and trends to prepare reports on product and process quality.
Administer the internal occurrence reporting system reporting system including oversight of a confidential reporting channel
Process requests for capability extension when required.
Manage the safety risk register
Monitor and Promotes aviation safety and SMS across all working environments
Manage all site training activities
Liaise with customer and supplier quality departments as needed.
Accountable to the Quality Manager for conducting internal and external scheduled / unscheduled audits in accordance with the audit plan and ensuring non-conformances are corrected within agreed timeframes
Ensures company policies, procedures and the MOE are maintained in compliance with the applicable competent authority regulations.
Conducting investigations and preparing reports on quality, technical and maintenance issues using MEDA for the Authorities, Quality Manager and the Accountable Manager as appropriate.
Maintains the competence program for all staff levels
Implement ISO45001 to all facilities in EMEA
Implement continuous improvement of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
Requirements & Competencies:

Have thorough knowledge of applicable UK CAA and EASA Part 145 regulations
Ability to effectively communicate and promote the safety and quality policy
Knowledge of process improvement methodology and application
Knowledge of SMS, Human Factors, Human performance/-limitations, and associated regulations as they apply to aircraft maintenance.
Possess the interpersonal skill necessary to develop and maintain effective communication with employees, customers, and all levels of management.
Ability to travel regionally and internationally on a regular basis
Qualification & Experience

Experience within a Part 145 Quality organization for at least 3 years
More than 5 years' experience in aviation maintenance
Have carried out training and either have experience as or are currently a qualified auditor
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately or send your CV to Siobhan Miller.

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