Proactive Management of Quality Issues identified to drive robust root cause and corrective actions.
Manage Supplier RCCA responses and close outs.
Support of Supplier Quality Selection, Onboarding or Transfer of Work process, control of risk and collaborating with other departments to bring in Right-First-Time items from the supply chain.
Supplier product and manufacturing process audits
Offer support and/or AS9102 FAI training into our supply chain.
Technical Engineering support, including Concessions, process reviews, process and quality improvements.
Supplier moves and associated creation/implementation of quality plans.
New project/prototype supplier support, where required.
On site (supplier) Source Inspection or Release at Source, where required.
Regular review and reporting of Value Stream associated Supplier Quality data and facilitating action plans to drive continuous improvements.
Day-to-day on hand support to our suppliers for Quality related queries.
Taking customer requirements and ensuring appropriate flow and implementation to our supply chain, where applicable.
Required Experience and Skills:
Essential
Has a proven range of Quality/Business Improvement experience
Proven experience working within a quality management system
Experience with auditing
Ability to read and understand engineering drawing and design requirements
Knowledge of manufacturing environment and working with a supply chain
Good communication skills demonstrated both verbally and in writing in the form of presentations and recommendations for improvement
Works effectively with others
Demonstrated experience in building good working relationships and gaining trust and respect with internal and external stakeholders
Plans work and delivers on time
Demonstrates a "Can do" positive attitude
Use own initiative within the scope of the role
Makes timely decisions within the scope of the role
Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software for the role (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Knowledge and understand of basic hand-held metrology equipment
Understanding of other inspection and measurement techniques, and any associated limitation
Willingness to travel on business, with overnight stays as required.
Valid passport and driving license.
Desirable
Has worked in an Aerospace Organisation
Experience in: Aerospace quality standards (e.g. AS9100, EASA Part 21, Part 145 etc)
Other aerospace topics e.g. FOD, counterfeit avoidance etc.
Process Measurement techniques (e.g. SPC, KPIs, etc .)
Certified Quality Auditor training
Education linked to Engineering Qualifications
Knowledge of FAIR process, APQP/PPAP or ISAR.
Understanding of special processes such as Anodising, Surface Treatment such as Painting and Electro-plating, PCBA manufacturing.
Benefits
Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.Flexible working within core working hours25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays4 times your annuFlexible schedule
Additional Information
We are Ultra Precision Control Systems
Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.
We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.
We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.
Flexible Working
Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for an Supplier Quality Engineer to perform a supplier quality assurance role to minimise risk to supply chain, business and customer and maximise the quality of deliveries in from the suppliers.
In this role you will assure that supply chain quality standards are implemented, monitored and maintained. Identify, verify, maintain continuous improvement within the supply chain and business where required. Driving robust corrective actions to avoid repeated failures and to minimise the risk of supply chain quality.
As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work closely with all levels of internal and external stakeholders, including approval authorities.
Ultra · Cheltenham, UK