Quallity Conformance Engineer

Airbus; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus at Filton is seeking a Quality Conformance Engineer to own quality improvement activity, analyse performance trends and reduce the cost of non-quality in a complex manufacturing setting.

You will work with lineside quality, functional and multifunctional teams to identify and implement improvements, lead quality projects and maintain standards across the plant. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills are essential; aircraft quality experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality conformance, quality engineering or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis skills; able to interrogate datasets and present information via graphs/spreadsheets.
• Experience working with and leading multifunctional teams.
• Knowledge of APQP, errorproofing and other manufacturing quality techniques.
• Aircraft manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse quality data, produce KPIs and identify trends to support improvements.
• Collaborate with lineside quality, functional and multifunctional teams to identify and implement improvements.
• Lead Quality Improvement Projects with clear ownership and action tracking.
• Identify emerging issues that could affect quality or operations and escalate as needed.
• Coach manufacturing teams in quality tools and processes, including problem-solving techniques.
• Create and monitor surveillance and inspection criteria to maintain standards.
• Ensure environmental, health and safety, and airworthiness requirements are met.
• Provide quality support to customers and authorities when required.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

Report writing

Tools

APQP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Filton
Full-time, on-site
35 hours per week, worked across 4.5 days or a four-day pattern
£23.41 per hour PAYE
£31.30 per hour Umbrella
Occasional travel
BPSS+ clearance required

Turn quality data into meaningful improvements across aircraft manufacturing.

Guidant Global is recruiting a Quality Conformance Engineer on behalf of Airbus to join the Quality Conformance Team at its Filton site. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of quality improvement activity, analyse performance trends and help reduce the Cost of Non-Quality within a complex manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with lineside quality, functional and multifunctional teams, using data and recognised quality tools to identify issues, implement improvements and maintain the standards required across the plant.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyse quality data, produce business KPIs and identify trends that support measurable quality improvements
• Work alongside lineside quality, functional and multifunctional teams to identify, implement and report improvement opportunities
• Facilitate and lead Quality Improvement Projects, establishing clear ownership of actions and driving their resolution
• Identify and elevate emerging issues that could affect quality performance or wider business operations
• Implement and coach manufacturing teams in quality tools, processes and techniques, including APQP, error proofing and problem-solving
• Create, review and monitor operational surveillance and inspection criteria
• Help maintain consistent build standards, quality standards and operator competence across the plant
• Lead investigations into complex technical, business and customer quality issues
• Ensure suitable corrective and preventative actions are implemented using recognised problem-solving techniques
• Support the reduction of Non-allocated Concessions within the plant
• Coordinate the timely clearance of plant QSRs, SARIs and events, engaging the appropriate functional teams
• Ensure environmental, health and safety, and airworthiness requirements are achieved
• Provide quality support to customers and authorities when required

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience within quality conformance, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering or a closely related environment
• Good knowledge of aircraft manufacturing, with aircraft industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience of process improvement within a manufacturing or engineering setting
• Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to interrogate datasets and present information through graphs and spreadsheets
• Lineside quality or inspection experience
• Experience working with and leading multifunctional teams
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• A good general level of IT capability, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Recognised training in problem-solving techniques and methodology
• Strong English and mathematics skills
• Ability to demonstrate professional workplace behaviours
• A practical, experience-led approach to quality improvement
• Experience of aircraft quality attestation
• Previous responsibility for quality investigations or corrective and preventative actions
• Knowledge of APQP, error proofing and other manufacturing quality techniques
• Experience creating spreadsheet macros or coding solutions
• Experience working directly with customers or regulatory authorities

Why Join?

• Contribute directly to aircraft manufacturing quality and plant performance
• Take ownership of visible, business-critical quality improvement projects
• Develop your experience across data analysis, lineside quality, problem-solving and multifunctional working
• Work with a range of manufacturing, engineering and quality stakeholders
• Complete a one-stage virtual interview, with an on-site option available

Inclusive Recruitment

Guidant Global is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will work with you to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.