Description
* Employment type: Permanent
* Job role: Quality & Compliance Manager (21G)
* Salary: £55,000 - £70,000
* Standard Hours: Flexible start / 40 hours per week
* Location: Bembridge
The purpose of the Quality & Compliance Manager is to provide all relevant quality and compliance assurance services within the Production Organisation and support the Safety Manager ensuring a satisfactory integration of various management systems across the business units.
The role is also responsible for assisting in developing an Integrated Management System and promoting measurable effectiveness and continuous improvement activities to maintain our ISO9001 approval.
Key Responsibilities
* Actioning the deliverables of the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programmes in the Production Organisation and supporting the similar activities in place across all business units where necessary.
* Achieving objectives set in place for the Internal Compliance Monitoring Programmes in which all Aircraft and Component Production procedures are reviewed at regular intervals and to bring any non-compliance or non-conformance or poor standards to the attention of the responsible person concerned.
* Using appropriate measures of bespoke Audit Management Systems and derived from guidance materials in the public domain to show effective progress of various Compliance Monitoring Programmes.
* Ensuring effective and timely closure of any Findings or Observations raised supporting Nominated Persons and other actors in the business with effective Non-Compliance Management requirements. Assist all colleagues in implementation of responses to Non-compliance and investigation outputs.
* Managing effective Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring records according to Company Expositions & Regulatory requirements.
* Auditing suppliers and sub-contractors as required to supplement and support Supply Chain initiatives.
* On behalf of the Head of Compliance and supporting as required, offer full assistance and preparation for any audits of an external origin including Aviation and other Regulators, Certification Bodies, Customers and Clients.
* Monitoring for trends and improvement opportunities within Internal and External Audit and Oversight activities. Produce accurate and timely reports derived from current, relevant and valid Business Intelligence factors on ‘the cost of quality’ and ‘the cost of doing business’.
* Assisting and developing Quality & Compliance Monitoring Plans as part of continuous improvement opportunities and industry best-practice.
* Being an advocate of Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring strategies in all business units, maintaining and keeping up to date with industry best-practice and developing and delivering an attitude of being a ‘Business Partner’ in the business
* Developing various strategies to assist the organisation in maintaining adequate Management of Change activities in relation to the Aviation Regulations and other Regulations and Standards are for the time being in force.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Qualified Aerospace / Aviation Auditor
* Accredited (Maintenance) Error Investigator
* Accredited Aviation Regulations Training in Part-145, Part-21G and J
* Experience of 5 years or more working within Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring activities within the aerospace industry, in a UK CAA regulatory environment.
Benefits
* 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
* Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
* Private healthcare scheme
* Flu vaccination
* Dental and optical cover
* Employee Assistance Program
* Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
* Health screening and therapies
* Digital GP
* Referral bonus
Britten-Norman is a leading aircraft manufacturer that has been building aircraft continuously for over 70 years. The company is world renowned for its iconic BN2 Islander Series. The Islander is one of the most successful civil aircraft ever produced in the UK. Available in both piston and turboprop variants, Islander aircraft offer exceptional Short Take-off and Landing capabilities and the ability to operate from unprepared surfaces, including both grass and sand. It has been manufactured continuously since 1965, with 1,299 aircraft built to date. Islander aircraft provide adaptable, low-cost solutions that are currently in daily use with some 200 companies and organisations in over 70 countries worldwide. Britten-Norman also provides comprehensive support to its customers, with field servicing, training, and modifications/upgrades available. They have a dedicated training department that offers expert OEM approved training for pilots, mission operators, and technicians. Additionally, they prioritise innovation and are currently involved in various Research and Development programs. With facilities in the UK and USA, Britten-Norman is able to cater to customers globally. Their commitment to excellence and their passion for pushing boundaries in aircraft design make them a top choice for those in the aviation industry.