Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Manager Quality Inspection.

• Full time, permanent position
• 37 hours per week
• Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

Accountable for day to day inspection processes and headcount along with Inspection related KPIs.

Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25 off local gym membership
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve performance
• Collaborate with Eng and APQP to develop and improve PFMEA & Control Plans
• Accountable for the line management of the manufacturing quality team across the business – including performance management, task delegation, professional development and routine support including the maintenance of team performance to meet or exceed agreed targets with QAL
• The development of both individuals and the team to improve working efficiency and performance
• Liaise/collaborate with Customer on escape related activity including improvement plans, investigations and agreed data in line with local or MOS requirements
• Responsible for ensuring the timely processing of non-conforming product is maintained in the defined procedures for MRB/NCR. Including disposition of scrap, rework and concessionary action
• Support any large/complex investigations into incidents of reported process failure/product-non-conformance, ensuring the appropriate level of rigour and deployment of appropriate quality problem solving tools are utilised to establish Root Cause and ensure preventive actions are in place to prevent reoccurrence
• The management of the Inspection department including training, development, professional and technical support. The deployment of appropriate Inspection resource to enable the processing of product in each business area. i.e. Structures, Treatments, Stores, Assy and Pipecell
• Maintenance of departmental compliance to procedures and processes including periodic review/audit for compliance and the making of any necessary amendment in a timely manner
• To generate KPIs, reports and presentation packs other information as required by line management on monthly basis
• Accountable for the maintenance of MRB and Quarantine controls in the delegated area of responsibility
• Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all customer requirements and audits
• Communication of any Quality Alerts to team to ensure any issues are fully understood

Position Requirements

Essential Criteria:

Academic:

• Good verbal and written communication.
• Engineering or technical qualifications - Higher degree, degree, HND, HNC. Quality training – Quality Diploma or CQI qualifications
• Engineering apprenticeship or training in a technical/engineering environment. CI methodology or other
• Training and or qualification to recognised external standard in leadership/management disciplines or evidence of internal training for leadership.
• Recognised Auditor qualifications

Experience:

• Leading and managing individuals or teams
• Aerospace manufacturing and processing of components, sub-assemblies and assemblies or other similar engineering based industry
• Understanding of the inspection of parts and product to drawing
• Processing of non-conforming parts and completion of NCRs.
• DMAIC and/or 8D methodology and use of standard quality tools
• Ability to read and fully understand and engineering drawing including geometric tolerancing.
• Data collection including manipulation and analysis
• Knowledge of AS9145 and AS9100 Rev D a distinct advantage

Desirable Criteria:

• High degree of proficiency with MSOffice packages e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Understanding and experience of process capability and basic statistical principles
• Data collection including manipulation and analysis
• Presentation skills and the ability to instruct/teach quality methodology and principles
• Personal Attributes: Tenacity, integrity, drive, diligence, ability to act on own initiative and without supervision and the ability to work under pressure
• Integrity – strength of character to stand by decisions and to not be adversely influenced or coerced into taking action, which may compromise quality.
• Ability to clearly communicate and work with others and to impart information whether positive or adverse.
• Knowledge of Core Tools, APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA and SPC.
  
  

Other skills/Abilities

Attributes:

• To have Integrity
• Respectful to others
• Creative in finding ways to do things better
• Act ethically in all you do
• Collaborate well with others

Competencies:

• Ability to plan and work under pressure
  
  

About us:

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Confidentiality

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material therefore may be subject to change.