Morson are excited to be recruiting for our globally recognised aerospace client who require a Quality Assurance Engineer at their site in Stevenage.
As a Quality Assurance engineer you will lead and assure quality excellence of processes & products for one Stevenage EOS project. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Spacecraft Integration, Processes & Methods are managed according to quality requirements and procedures.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
The role is a Responsible Quality Assurance engineer with opportunity of additional responsibilities as Satellite QA deputy:
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
Operationally lead the project quality team (Inspectors, Operational QAs), giving priorities on workload and escalating issues.
Manage completion of corrective and preventative actions to closure
Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction
DETAILED ACTIVITIES:
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.
The successful candidate will be someone who has Leadership experience (it’s not a leadership position)
Experience in a Manufacturing industry and in planning inspections.
The role is onsite working with flexible hours between 7am and 7pm at the managers descretion. 37 hours per week.