Senior Quality Engineer

Mirus Aircraft Seating; Hingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirus Aircraft Seating is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance its quality systems and ensure compliance in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in regulated environments, expertise in quality management systems, and the ability to drive continuous improvement. Join Mirus and shape the future of aviation quality standards!

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment required.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and regulations necessary.
• Demonstrable experience with Lean/Quality tools in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Establish and maintain compliance documentation.
• Investigate and manage non-conformances using structured problem-solving.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in business and/or technical disciplines

Tools

Lean / Quality tools

ISO9001

AS9100

FMEA

8D methodology

Job description

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Please kindly note this is not a Software Developer/Tester position, this is a manufacturing Quality Engineer role.

About the role

As our Senior Quality Engineer you will assist with the development and implementation of quality system continuous improvement activities that help ensure compliance to relevant regulations and standards. You will support, maintain, and generate documents in accordance with such regulations and standards, whilst providing independent monitoring and as applicable, act as a delegate for the Quality and Compliance manager.

You will also lead the use of structured problem-solving tools and risk management techniques to address non-conformances across the spectrum and use analytics to identify improvement opportunities and lead to resolution, aiming to prevent errors, reduce variation, and enhance customer satisfaction.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBLITLIES:

In your role as our Senior Quality Engineer, you will:

• Acting as a deputy and delegate for the Quality & Compliance Manager when needed.
• Supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, and promotion of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the organization, ensuring alignment with legislative, regulatory requirements, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining quality manuals, expositions, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulations.
• Leading, compiling, assisting, and maintaining critical documentation, including quality plans, PFMEAs, flowcharts, AS9102 first article inspection reports, and work instructions.
• Establishing and overseeing the internal audit and surveillance program in line with approvals and certifications, ensuring identified weaknesses are addressed, and processes are improved as needed.
• Continuously monitoring the QMS to ensure its effectiveness, conducting periodic reviews with functional owners, and updating procedures and processes as required.
• Investigating and managing non-conformances and occurrence reports, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving techniques to resolve issues.
• Managing customer quality concerns and overseeing customer surveillance audits.
• Leading corrective or improvement actions, facilitating cross-functional teams to drive success and achieve objectives.
• Facilitating non-conformance (NC), root cause corrective actions (RCCA), and continuous improvement activities across various business functions.

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a Quality Engineering capacity, a keen eye for detail, problem solving abilities and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Degree level or higher, desirable in business and/or technical disciplines.
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience of ISO9001, AS9102, AS9100, ISO17025, CAA Part 21G & J.
• FAI knowledge and understanding.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of quality management systems and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience using Lean / Quality tools (Inc.. 8D methodology, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc ) within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Techniques.
• Process mapping and creation of standard work / operating procedures and processes and policies.
• Able to read, understand and interpret engineering information.
• Able to coach, mentor and communicate compliance requirements.
• Experience in quality roles, within an aerospace, automotive or similar highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the Defense/Aerospace Quality Standards and requirements.
• Experience in the development of personnel.

Personal skills / attributes:

• High level of personal accountability and a strong bias for action.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.
• Methodical and organized, with an ability to meet demanding deadlines.

Eligible to work in the UK and ability to work flexible hours, as required.

This position may require travel and the individual must hold a current passport and be willing to undertake short and long haul travel on an as required basis.

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Quality Engineer position. Come on a journey with us and be part of shaping the future of Mirus with every take-off!

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Engineering

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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