Supplier Quality Analyst

AAGL; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AAGL is seeking a Quality Analyst Consultant to lead and manage quality assurance processes in the aerospace industry. The role involves conducting inspections, analyzing supplier performance, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have extensive experience in aerospace quality roles and a strong understanding of quality systems and inspection methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in aerospace quality roles.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Ability to read blueprints and check dimensional properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assess, and investigate supplier quality issues.
• Perform source inspections and lead quality reviews.
• Define corrective actions and improvement plans with suppliers.

Skills

CMM inspection

Aerospace Quality Systems

GD&T principles

Innovative solutions

Risk analyses

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Discus

Net Inspect

Job description

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Position: Quality Analyst Consultant

Location: London, UK

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Frequency: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Lead, assess, and investigate supplier quality issues.
• Perform source inspections.
• Lead and participate in quality reviews and governance meetings with senior management (Directors).
• Plan and conduct FAI reviews.
• Analyze data and generate KPIs on supplier quality performance.
• Lead, plan, and execute complex cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Define corrective actions and improvement plans with suppliers.
• Review and approve quality documentation (e.g., dropship forms).
• Manage RNC/VRNC quality tasks requiring MRB approval.
• Provide technical support and coaching to team members and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage DMM in the leader's absence.
• Participate in executive meetings and PMRs with suppliers.
• Train and coach suppliers on quality tools.
• Act as the delegate of the Director on quality matters and participate in Director's meetings.
• Mentor team members and contribute to defining strategic departmental plans.

Requirements

• Experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Commodity experience in Completions.
• Knowledge of CMM inspection and ability to interpret inspection reports related to manufacturing requirements.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality Systems and international standards.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read blueprints and check dimensional properties against specifications.
• Knowledge of Discus and Net Inspect systems (preferred).
• Proficiency in GD&T principles.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in aerospace quality roles.
• Ability to propose innovative solutions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Capability to develop strategies for complex issues and perform risk analyses.
• Ability to work independently as a role model and mentor.
• Experience in coaching and training team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these attributes.