Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

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MERITUS are recruiting for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our large aerospace client on an initial 12 month contract as part of their quality team. SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £36 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - PORTSMOUTH - ONE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: AEROSPACE Role Overview Define and execute Quality Assurance (QA) activities to ensure procedures and processes are correctly implemented and product quality meets specified requirements Lead prevention activities and quality improvement initiatives within Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) processes Manage corrective and preventative actions through to closure Drive effective management of non-conformance and reduction of Cost of Non-Quality Responsibilities Develop and maintain a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) in line with project requirements Produce detailed instructions defining inspection processes and checks; request additional inspections when required (e.g. in response to technical warning notices) Chair project gate reviews as agreed (e.g. Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Delivery Review Board, Pre-Shipment Review, Shipment Readiness Review) and ensure all associated actions are completed Create and manage the Key Inspection Plan and support the Mandatory Inspection Plan Prepare incoming inspection plans and checklists Review AIT work instructions for technical integrity, ensuring alignment with product quality requirements, including inspection and verification points and configuration status Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) within AIT scope using structured problem-solving tools; confirm non-conformances and ensure robust closure using PPS techniques where root causes are unclear Chair Internal Review Boards (IRB) and establish functional teams when PPS tools are applied Ensure implementation of lessons learned and near-miss actions Support performance management processes (e.g. SQCDP), including schedule tracking, daily priorities, KPIs, and achievement monitoring Provide reports to functional and project management as required Deliver monthly reporting on Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Act as the QA focal point for critical movements within the production environment Skills & Experience Essential HND in a relevant field Experience in Quality Assurance Experience within defence and aerospace Desirable Degree in a relevant field

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