Quality Engineer – Aerospace, Defence and Space Sectors – Cheshire

• Ensure effective communication of customer requirements to operations and testing teams.
• Support ongoing ERP system implementation to ensure production routers appropriately capture
  process requirements and details.
• Lead quality meetings to facilitate regular information sharing, decision-making, and continuedeffective Quality Management System (QMS).
• Enhance customer satisfaction by preventing quality issues and promptly addressing any that arise.
• Collaborate with process engineering in root cause analysis to improve yield and implement process controls with updated documentation.
• Use quality management software to strengthen quality processes and tracking.
• Gain a deep understanding of production processes to lead the implementation of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) practices.
• Drive process improvements to help achieve necessary industry certifications.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for production-related issues.
• Promote quality awareness throughout the organization.
• Update and draft procedures to integrate LSS initiatives into the broader Quality Systems.
• Conduct process audits to support the Quality Management System.
• Develop and deliver training for both administrative and factory personnel.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and other departments as needed.
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in compliance with AS9102 standards.
• Prepare customer data packages when required.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with key business partners, such as Operations, Sales, and Process Engineering.
• Actively contribute to team efforts to achieve both departmental and company goals.
• Communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• Follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Preferred experience in aerospace, defense, microelectronics, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with AS9100 environments is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to teach, coach, and mentor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Ability to build strong relationships and quickly earn the trust and confidence of key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with a talent for negotiation and influencing others.
• Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritizing effectively, and working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Lean Six Sigma experience, with a Green Belt certification preferred.
• Preferred experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MIL-Specs/Standards is an advantage.