The successful candidatewill drive defect prevention, promote built-in quality, and lead problem solving activities to embed quality into every stage of the product development lifecycle. A key focus is enabling smooth product launches through proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and strong teamwork across the production and design organisations.
Responsibilities
* Work in accordance with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
* Ensure that all products are manufactured and assembled in accordance with the relevant standards
* Support the maintenance and development of the Quality Management System to ensure continued AS9100, Airworthiness/Regulatory, OEM and Customer compliance
* Develop Product Quality Standards for NPI programmes, and liaise directly with suppliers and customers to achieve alignment and approval prior to the first production run
* Work within integrated project teams throughout the product lifecycle to influence the Engineering, Supply Chain and Operational processes to ensure that Quality standards can be achieved on a repeated basis
* Conform test articles and test plans to the required standards
* Ensure that new products are developed and introduced in accordance with the VNPI process
* Support customer and OEM milestone reviews
* Create Quality Alerts, Quality Inspection Plans, First Article Inspection Reports & Product Quality Standards
* Support the review of Engineering drawings and technical data
* Work alongside manufacturing and assembly to improve operational performance
* Lead MRB disposition and investigations
* Lead and facilitate quality improvement activities through structured problem solving
* Support the internal and external audit programme
* Implement monitoring systems for measuring/reporting quality performance, establishing performance targets, and tracking improvements
Reward
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
* 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexi time working
* £5,000 employee referral bonus
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
* Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Women in Business Membership
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee Recognition scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Local charity /sponsorship activities
* Dedicated employee parking
* Discounted Gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression
Requirements
Essential
* 3 years' relevant experience in a Quality or Engineering role
* Demonstrate working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001 standards
* Knowledge of quality management principles, tools and techniques
* Experience of working within a manufacturing and/or a Quality environment
* Possess strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
* Excellent problem solving and decision making
* The ability to interpret technical drawings
Desirable
* Degree or a higher-level qualification, such as HNC/HND, in a relevant discipline
We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 14th July 2025 at 17:00.
For further infomation contactcareers@thompsonaero.com
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