We are seeking a highly skilled Responsible Quality Assurance Engineer to lead and ensure quality excellence across processes and products for one of our key clients in Stevenage. You will play a crucial role in guaranteeing that Spacecraft Integration, Processes, and Methods comply with quality requirements and procedures. Additionally, this role offers an exciting opportunity to take on responsibilities as a Satellite QA Engineer.
Responsibilities
* Quality Assurance Leadership:
o Define and execute Quality Assurance (QA) activities, ensuring full adherence to processes and procedures to maintain product quality standards.
o Lead quality improvement initiatives within Spacecraft Production processes.
o Manage and prioritize the project quality team (Inspectors, Operational QAs), ensuring efficient workload distribution and issue escalation.
o Oversee the completion of corrective and preventive actions, ensuring effective closure.
o Drive non-conformance management and contribute to cost reduction strategies for Non-Quality Compliance.
* Process Management & Compliance:
o Develop, maintain, and execute a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) in alignment with project requirements.
o Define inspection processes and coordinate additional inspections as required.
o Chair gate reviews (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Delivery Review Board, etc.) and ensure the implementation of resulting actions.
o Develop and support Key and Mandatory Inspection Plans.
o Conduct incoming inspection planning and checklist development.
* Continuous Improvement & Risk Management:
o Provide quality briefs and training to raise awareness among operators on best practices and lessons learned.
o Review Production work instructions to ensure alignment with quality and verification requirements.
o Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), using problem-solving tools to identify root causes and oversee corrective actions.
o Lead Internal Review Boards (IRB), ensuring the implementation of effective resolutions.
o Drive risk analysis and preventive action plans (including PFMEA implementation).
o Execute audit planning, flash audits, and process audits.
o Ensure the implementation of lessons learned and near-miss actions to enhance quality performance.
* Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
o Support the SQCDP performance dialogue in the working area (schedule management, priority setting, KPI tracking, etc.).
o Provide functional and project management reports as required.
o Generate monthly Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and improve performance.
o Implement OES Initiatives to drive quality improvement and reduce non-quality costs.
o Support the deployment of quality delegation initiatives within the production area.
* Additional Responsibilities:
o Represent Spacecraft Production Quality in strategic decision-making forums.
o Manage ECWP QA costs related to Satellite projects.
o Drive the bid process for Spacecraft Production in Satellite.
o Foster a collaborative and team-oriented culture within the Satellite QA team.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Aerospace, or a related field.
Experience
* Proven experience in Quality Assurance within a Spacecraft/Aerospace Manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of quality standards, inspection processes, and risk management methodologies.
* Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing QA teams.
* Proficiency in Non-Conformance management, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions.
* Ability to conduct audits, process evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Experience with KPIs monitoring, reporting, and process optimization.
Benefits
* Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
* We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
* ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
* Competitive company benefits
* Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
* As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
o Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
o Communicating and promoting vacancies
o Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
o Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
o Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
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