GE Aerospace Wales Quality Leader

Energy Consulting group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cardiff is seeking a Wales Site Quality Leader to drive Zero Defect Culture and enhance quality operations. This role involves strategic leadership and collaboration with various teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in Quality or Engineering.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant exposure within Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related experience.
• Experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for Zero Defect Culture.
• Collaborate on Breakthrough Objectives and Improvement Priorities.
• Lead a team of quality professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Wales Site Quality Leader will provide strategic and technical leadership to drive Zero Defect Culture and Proactive Quality for Wales MRO operations. The person in this role will lead the site quality organization and partner with MRO and Services leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic

• Owner of Zero-Defect Culture and Proactive Quality for Wales MRO operations
• Collaborate with Services Business Leadership on Breakthrough Objectives and Top-Level Improvement Priorities
• Champion the Lean Transformation in Wales MRO Quality operations, providing subject matter expertise on methods and tools such as Problem Solving
• Partner with customer teams and directly with customers on quality improvement to enhance the customer experience
• Drive advanced quality tool maturation in Wales MRO operations

Organizational

• Lead an experienced team of quality professionals
• Work closely with horizontal team in services, programs, product support engineering, customer teams, and extended quality organization
• Coach/mentor team on an ongoing basis

Operational

• Assure performance to Key Performance Indicators in delivered and in process quality
• Maintain strong regulatory compliance and quality system compliance
• Drive and maintain regulatory and operator approvals in partnership with engine programs and overall network strategy

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
• Significant exposure within Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related experience
• Experience Leading Teams

Desired Characteristics and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an outstanding ability to interact and engage at all levels of the organization- from the shop floor to senior leadership
• Understanding of GE Aviation quality policies and procedures
• Proven leader in driving Continuous Improvement
• Strong Problem-Solving experience
• Strong program and project management skills

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell

Equal Opportunities

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact HR.Wales at GE.com.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate who does not require sponsorship is available.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No