Responsibilities
The QA is fully empowered to manage all aspects of quality within the Spacecraft Production work area.
Performing critical inspection activities and witnessing critical operations.
Lead and influence the prevention of non-conformances and enforcing the quality mind set in the local work areas.
Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction.
Collate build reconciliations and open points (e.g. open work orders).
Perform Quality surveillance in the local work areas to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements.
Ensure open actions from critical inspections are managed and tracked during all production phases.
Attend and support PPS (root cause analysis) / IRB (internal review board) meetings where required
Review and supply feedback of quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness
Request and/or carry out a process audit as and when necessary
Review Spacecraft Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements through QVPs and standards, whether specific or more general. If needed, reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors.
Reviewing drawings as needed in support of a work instruction review.
Apply our Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability
Skill Set- Essential
Good understanding of Quality Assurance and product assurance activities.
Communication skills to motivate others to improve the quality of their work as well as to explain your findings clearly.
Teamwork and leadership attributes with excellent written and oral communication and persuasion skills.
Solid hardware inspection background.
Willingness to work on shift, on-call or off-site when required.
Knowledge of Space Quality standards would be a strong advantage.
Desirable
Lean, continuous improvement qualifications
ESA qualification would be a plus
Experience with 3D drawings (Catia,3DX) would be a plus
Knowledge on composite/carbon would be a plus
N.B. This is not suitable for Software Engineers
If you are interested n applying for this position please submit an up to date CV
Salary description
£23.92 - £32.00 per hour
