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 complex & cross-functional projects & initiatives
* Participate in quality reviews, PMRs & governance meetings with senior management (Directors)
* Identify improvement opportunities to enhance team efficiency and stakeholder capabilities
* Define corrective actions & improvement plans with suppliers
* Propose innovative solutions and manage their deployment for complex issues
* Perform risk analysis for complex solutions
* Communicate decisions effectively through strategic communication plans
* 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 & stakeholders
* Act as a mentor and participate in defining strategic departmental plans
Additional Responsibilities
* Plan & perform FAI reviews
* Conduct source inspections
* Review & approve quality forms (e.g., dropship)
Requirements
* At least 7 years of experience in aerospace and quality
* Expertise in welding, assembly, and titanium; ability to inspect detailed and assembled parts
* Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
* Experience with problem-solving methodologies: 8D, PDCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Poka Yoke, etc.
* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus
* Knowledge of Aerospace Quality Systems and International Standards
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
* Ability to read blueprints and inspect parts, including GD&T knowledge
* Experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102) and tools like Net Inspect, Discus, SAP is advantageous
* Proficiency with inspection tools: CMM, comparator, micrometers, thread gauges, calipers
* Self-motivated, capable of working independently
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