GE Aerospace Wales Quality Leader

GE Aviation; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Cardiff is seeking a Wales Site Quality Leader. You will be responsible for driving Zero Defect Culture and leading a team to ensure quality in MRO operations. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have experience in quality and engineering roles. This position includes flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Performance related bonus

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive Zero Defect Culture and Proactive Quality for Wales MRO operations.
• Lead an experienced team of quality professionals.
• Assure performance to Key Performance Indicators in quality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving experience

Project management skills

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 or would like to ask us a question please contact [e-mail].

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that 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 the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.