Overview
Industry: Aerospace/Defense
Position: Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative
Location: Farnborough, UK
Duration: Minimum 6 months
Frequency: Full-time
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
* Lead, assess & investigate supplier quality issues
* Plan & execute high-complexity & cross-functional projects & initiatives
* Participate in quality reviews, PMRs & governance meetings with senior management (Directors)
* Identify opportunities for improvement in team efficiency and stakeholder capabilities
* Define corrective actions and improvement plans with suppliers
* Propose innovative solutions and manage their deployment for complex issues
* Perform risk analysis for complex solutions
* Develop and recommend communication strategies for decisions
* Analyze data and generate KPIs on supplier quality performance
* Manage RNC / VRNC quality tasks requiring MRB approval
* Provide technical support and coaching on quality tools to team members and stakeholders
* Mentor team members and participate in defining strategic departmental plans
Additional responsibilities (if required):
* Plan and perform FAI reviews
* Conduct source inspections
* Review and approve quality forms (e.g., dropship)
Requirements
* Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace and quality
* Expertise in welding, assembly, titanium; able to inspect detailed and assembled parts
* Extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis experience
* Experience with problem-solving methodologies: 8D, PDCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Poka Yoke, etc.
* Six Sigma Green or Black belt certification is an asset
* Knowledge of Aerospace Quality Systems and international standards
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; creative and flexible mindset
* Ability to read blueprints, check dimensional properties, and interpret GD&T
* Experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102) is an asset
* Knowledge of Net Inspect, Discus, SAP is an asset
* Proficient with inspection tools: CMM, comparator, micrometers, thread gauges, calipers
* Ability to work independently as a role model
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