Aircraft Production Engineer (Quality Assurance)

Boeing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an experienced Aircraft Production Engineer in Birmingham. You will support quality assurance in E7 prototype activities, conducting inspections and managing non-conforming items. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in aviation production and strong knowledge of quality management systems. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a robust pension plan and health care options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

23 days plus UK public holidays

Learning Together Programme for development

Qualifications

• 3 years in aviation production with experience in Root Cause Corrective Action and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience compiling and reporting statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality assurance strategies and inspection plans to meet requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections and document non-conformities.
• Manage non-conforming items through QA-MRB input and investigations.
• Perform audits and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop corrective plans.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Agile

Performance Testing

Selenium

Test Automation

Debugging

Tools

Jira

Perl

Job description

Aircraft Production Engineer (Quality Assurance)

Position Overview

Boeing Defence UK is looking for experienced aircraft Production Engineers with experience working in an aviation Production environment to join our dynamic Quality team. This requisition is for full time employees to support the E7 prototype activities at Birmingham Airport UK. The E-7 Quality Assurance Production Engineer will be part of the growing BDUK Quality team working within the Fixed Wing area reporting to the BDUK Fixed Wing Quality Manager and taking day to day direction from the on-site Quality Manager or Quality Lead conducting Quality Inspections of product QA-MRB input to Non Conformity Reports Safety & Local investigations Line Stock Checks and other tasks associated with activities on site. An individual contributor providing SME QA oversight and assurance of the on-site production activities against company procedures contractual and regulatory compliance.

The E7 prototyping will be conducted under FAA / DCMA requirements and Boeing Production processes at the production site at Birmingham Airport. The successful individuals main place of work will be at STS Aviation Services Birmingham Airport.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and execute quality assurance strategies and inspection plans to ensure hardware and software products meet design customer contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough quality inspections of components aircraft and systems against engineering specifications identifying and documenting non-conformities.
• Participate in quality reviews of proposals contracts and program requirements to integrate early quality involvement in development.
• Manage non-conforming items by segregating controlling and facilitating disposition through QA-MRB input and safety / local investigations.
• Perform audits surveillance and monitoring activities per approved plans; identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Validate work instructions tooling certifications and process standards to maintain compliance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze unfavorable process data customer complaints and metrics; develop and implement corrective / preventive action plans.
• Represent Quality in design reviews providing objective evidence of product conformity and process capability.
• Foster and sustain a Just Culture within Boeing Defence UK to promote transparency and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• 3 years in aviation production with experience in Root Cause Corrective Action and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience compiling and reporting statistical data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA / DCMA requirements and prototyping environments.
• Familiarity with Boeing processes data analytics and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused detail-oriented and able to work independently or in teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - youll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness : 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness : 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeings Well Being Programs tool and incentives

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Key Skills

• Test Cases
• Performance Testing
• Quality Assurance
• SOC
• Agile
• Debugging
• Jira
• Perl
• Software Testing
• Test Automation
• Scripting
• Selenium

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1