Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Biggin Hill
Hours: Full time
Overview: -
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our well-established EASA / CAA Part 145 and CAA Part 21, sub-part G organisation. The Quality Engineer will be based at Biggin Hill Airport and ideally have been certifying
staff position holder (Form S R G 1 7 6 9 ). The successful candidate must be flexible and dedicated to our company’s progress and work within budgets and constraints applicable to a growing company.
Key Responsibilities: -
• Conformity of outbound products and releasing on CAA/EASA Form one.
• Development and maintenance of the Company Quality System policies and procedures
• Maintaining and updating the Company MOE, POE and QMS
• Conducting and maintaining the company Quality Audit program
• Hosting Customer inspections
• Implementing and continuously improving the Quality and Safety System.
• Maintaining the independence of the quality department/s ensuring compliance with EASA regulations
• Maintaining present knowledge of EASA Part 145 and Part 21, Subpart G and SMS Risk based management.
• Carrying our risk assessments including Health and Safety.
• Negotiating with the CAA, EASA and other airworthiness authorities on behalf of the Company
• Conducting investigations compliance and preparing reports on quality, technical and maintenance issues as required to show compliance with regulations as appropriate
• Auditing and monitoring of service providers / suppliers to ensure the required standards are being met
• Lead RCCA activities using 8D methologies for internal non-conformances, IOR’s and MOR’s
• Acting as the onsite focal point for all communication with the in respect to quality and Health and safety matters.
• Creating quality plans and reviewing inspection requirements and ensuring that they are met
• Maintaining Calibration and tooling control.
• Monitoring and updating KPI’s / SPI’s
• Accomplishing such other duties as may be reasonably directed by the Accountable Manager or Quality Manager
Knowledge & Qualifications: -
• At least 3 years Quality experience in Aircraft interiors or a similar role
• CQI certificate or diploma in Quality assurance
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Experience: -
• Experience in aircraft component repair & component manufacturing workshops
• Experience in management and quality control / quality assurance activities of aircraft maintenance and repair organisation’s
• Successful completion of a Quality Auditing Course E.g. EN/AS 9100 Auditor/Lead Auditor course
• Thorough knowledge of International and National Civil Aviation legislation, EASA, CAA
• Ability to prioritise and handle pressure
• Conform to EASA / CAA Part 145, EASA 21 Sub Part G.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office packages
• Ideally from an interior component manufacturing background.
Skills, Competencies & Personal Attributes: -
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Practical knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills with good telephone manner.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced pressured environment.
• A strong attention to detail is required.
