Morson are working with the UK's leading defence manufacturer who are looking for a Principal Quality Engineer to work out of the Barrow-in-Furness office.
Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance.
Role Description
Embedding of Advanced Product Quality Planning processes (APQP) and tools & techniques within the supplier base
Providing training and coaching on APQP tools and techniques
Developing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and cross-functional teams to achieve programme goals
Planning, coordinating and monitoring quality-focused projects to ensure clear deliverables, resource allocation and timely completion
Implementation of APQP, PPAP and FAIR, preferably within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
Quality and Compliance auditing where applicable
Presenting both within BAE and to external key stakeholders
Core Duties
Implementation of APQP, PPAP and FAIR, preferably within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
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
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
Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of APQP
Project Management
APQP, PPAP and FAIR, preferably within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
Skills:
Communication skills
Presentation Skills
Quality or Compliance auditing
If this position is of interest please submit an up to date CV