Lead Quality Engineer Regulatory Compliance

GE Renewable Energy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in renewable energy in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Quality Engineer Regulatory Compliance to ensure product compliance with aviation regulations. You'll be responsible for internal audits, training staff on regulatory requirements, and leading continuous improvement projects using lean methodologies. The role offers a flexible working environment and comprehensive benefits including a non-contributory pension and private medical cover.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

Holiday equivalent of 26 days

Qualifications

• Qualified Internal Auditor or certification in Quality Management required.
• Working knowledge of CAA & EASA Regulations is essential.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business processes comply with regulatory standards AS9100, ISO9001, CAA Part21 and Part145.
• Support internal audit program and carry out internal audits.
• Develop and maintain regulatory training materials and manage training programs.

Skills

Qualified Internal Auditor

Knowledge of CAA & EASA Regulations

IT skills and MS Office

Education

Certification in Quality Management

Job description

As a Lead Quality Engineer Regulatory Compliance, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our products and processes meet all the relevant regulatory standards and requirements. Your work will be essential in maintaining compliance with aviation regulations through monitoring and promotion activities, developing and maintaining elements of management systems, whilst driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process safety and quality. You will be responsible for key Quality and Compliance metrics and will drive continuous performance improvement through direct, hands‑on engagement with cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business processes compliance with all relevant regulatory standards AS9100, ISO9001, CAA Part21 and Part145.
• Support company's internal audit program in development, execution and improvements covering all approvals from design, production and maintenance.
• Carry out internal audits by effective planning and execution to monitor compliance to both elements of the management system Safety & Quality.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional business teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain regulatory training materials and manage training program such as SMS, FOD, Human Factors, Counterfeit Training etc.
• Empower staff with knowledge on regulatory requirements and quality standards through impactful training sessions.
• Support and Lead business safety meetings (SAG) to ensure effective operation of Safety Management System.
• Ensure the effectiveness of the business Safety Management System (SMS) by diligently following up on Safety and Quality actions and reviewing corrective actions implementation.
• Lead structured problem‑solving initiatives to identify the true root cause and action plans, verify effectiveness and sustainment through standard work.
• Lead transformative continuous improvements using lean methodologies to optimise business processes and improve SQDC outcomes and visual management.
• Ensure company quality procedures are up to date with the aviation regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Internal Auditor or certification in Quality Management.
• Working knowledge of CAA & EASA Regulations.
• Knowledge of SMS (Safety Management System) requirements.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Competent in IT skills, business applications and their usage in processes along with MS Office applications.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Quality function within a manufacturing or maintenance organisation.
• Ability to influence others and lead improvement projects.
• Good oral, written communication + presentation skills.
• Excellent ability to work with digital tools & data and able to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organisational ability.
• Committed to self‑learning and continuous development.

Flexible Working and Total Reward

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 Aviation gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as enabling you to make savings where possible.

• Non‑contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

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. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS