Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative

Verify Incorporated; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in aerospace quality assurance based in the UK is seeking an experienced Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative. The role involves leading and investigating supplier quality issues, defining corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in the aerospace sector and strong problem-solving skills. Familiarity with engineering practices and quality methodologies is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in aerospace.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in Quality.
• A Six Sigma Green or Black belt will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and investigate supplier quality issues.
• Conduct risk analysis for complex solutions.
• Perform data analysis and generate KPIs on quality performance.

Skills

Welding expertise

Assembly knowledge

Problem-solving methodologies

Quality tools proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Suite

CMM

SAP

Net Inspect

Discus

Job description

Overview

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Position: Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative

Location: Farnbourough, UK

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Frequency: Full-time

Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities:

• Lead, assess & investigate supplier quality issues
• Lead, plan & execute high complex & cross-functional projects & initiatives
• Lead & participate to quality reviews, PMRs & governances with 2nd level of management (Directors)
• Identify improvement opportunities, team efficiency, capability among the team & other stakeholders.
• Define Corrective action & improvement plan with the suppliers
• Propose innovative solutions and elaborate optimum solution for complex issues & manage the deployment of the solution.
• Perform a risk analysis for complex solutions.
• Elaborate & recommend a strategy on how the decision shall be communicate.
• Perform data analysis & generate KPI on supplier’s quality performance
• Manage RNC / VRNC Q & tasks that required MRB approval
• Provide technical support & coaching on quality tools to the team members & stakeholders
• Act as a mentor & participate to define the strategic plans of the department

Other responsibilities (if required):

• Plan & Perform FAI review
• Invoke & Perform source inspection
• Review & approve quality forms (ex: dropship)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in aerospace
• Minimum of 7 years experience in Quality
• Candidate must be expert knowing welding , assembly , titanium. Able to inspect detail and assembly parts.
• Extensive experience in problem solving and root cause analysis
• Experience using the problem solving methodologies and tools: 8D, PDCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Poka Yoke, etc.
• A Six Sigma Green or Black belt will be considered an asset
• General knowledge of Aerospace Quality Systems and International Standards
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite products. A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
• The ability to read blue prints, check dimensional properties of parts or raw material to ensure compliance to manufacturing drawings/blueprints and specifications including knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102) will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Net Inspect and Discus will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of SAP will be considered an asset
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures with regards to inspection including proficiency in the use and interpretation of CMM, comparator, micrometers, thread gauges and calipers
• Expert (role model) that can work with no supervision.