The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Design and Production Organisations in a variety of activities to ensure that products and processes are developed in accordance with company procedures and customer and regulatory requirements. They will also support the development and implementation of best practice with a focus on defect prevention and continuous improvement. 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 NPI gated process Support customer and OEM milestone reviews Support and facilitate quality improvement initiatives Assist with the creation of 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 Support MRB disposition and investigations Support quality improvement through structured problem solving Support the cost of non-quality elimination activities with realisation of sustainable benefits 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 37.5 hours per week £5,000 employee referral bonus Health cash plan Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Dedicated car parking Employee Recognition scheme Long Service Awards Wellbeing Initiatives Discounted Gym membership Local charity / sponsorship activities Learning and development opportunities Career progression Requirements Essential Experience of working within a manufacturing and/or a Quality environment Experience in working as part of a team and on own initiative to achieve targets Knowledge of quality management principles, tools, and techniques Effective communication skills – both verbal and written. Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative to achieve targets Possess strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications The ability to interpret technical drawings Desirable 2 years relevant experience in a Quality or Engineering role Degree or a higher-level qualification, such as HNC/HND, in a relevant discipline We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting. Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer. The closing date for applications is the 28th April 2024 at 17:00 For further infomation contact careersthompsonaero.com