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