Morson are working with the leading defence manufacturer who are looking for a Lead Quality Engineer to join the quality team at their site in Barrow in Furness.
Core duties
* Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team and support the development of others within specialist area
* Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours
* Undertake specialist non‑routine and or complex Quality Assurance activities and tasks in their related area
* Manage own development
* Able to access, have a clear understanding of and develop the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and processes in their related area
* Ensure cross functional processes are deployed and adhered to
* Lead/support internal audits and supplier audits
* Lead the management of non‑conformance resolution and corrective actions with key stakeholders and process owners
* Lead/support Quality investigations
* Lead effective analysis of data with resulting themes and corrective actions resulting in cross functional continuous improvements
* Lead/support the facilitation of working groups ensuring deliverables are achieved and Learning from Experience (LfE) is captured and applied
* Drive and support requirements relating to certification activities
* Process Owner in assigned area of technical expertise
* Capable of leading and driving a detailed programme of work
* Use of Company computer systems and software as appropriate
* The ability to articulate and deliver Quality objectives
* Represent the department at Quality and cross functional reviews and liaise with the customer when required
* The ability to critique and tailor issues and ideas in written reports and presentations ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning
* Responsible for providing supervision to Early Careers on rotation through Quality roles
Knowledge
* Understanding and application of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards
* Subject Matter Expert (SME) own discipline within Quality and a broad understanding of other Quality related disciplines
* Understanding of Business Management Systems, Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process
* Knowledge of and experience of product safety
* Understanding the importance of cross functional integration across the Business Unit to achieve overall goals of the Function
* Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) (where applicable)
Skills
* The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements and cascade to others
* Lead facilitator of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc. gathering and analysing evidence
* Effective action management and verification
* Effective stakeholder management (including with the customer)
Qualifications
* HNC or degree qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience
* Be a quality professional, at least lead auditor status or equivalent experience
If you are interested in applying please submit an up to date CV.
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