Job Description Summary




GE Aerospace is a major manufacturer of aircraft engines and components partnering with the world’s major aerospace companies covering commercial, business jet and military applications.

We are currently recruiting for an Aftermarket Quality Engineer to join our quality team in Cheltenham.

In this role you would utilise your experience to perform and support product quality reviews associated with our manufacturing process and support others in the team. This is a great opportunity for someone that has gained quality experience in either aviation or other highly regulated manufacturing environment and looking to further their career and learn new skills. Job Description


Roles and Responsibilities

Compliance

* Compile and maintain manuals and Expositions associated with the Company’s Regulatory Approvals, including the documentation of Quality Plans in line with the Quality Management System (QMS) structure.
* Support creation, processing, approval, verification and publishing of QMS documentation to maintain currency.
* Reviewing Regulatory and customer requirements, incorporating into the QMS, as necessary.
* Engage, support and lead external audits by our Customers and Regulators.
* Coordinate timely responses to customer complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
* Support creation, processing, approval, verification and closure of Corrective Actions
* Support the timely updates of our business management IT systems to ensure the appropriate compliance safeguards are in place for inventory assignment and Release requirements
* Authorisation Control
* Manage and support stamp authorisation applications, and associated ’on the job training’ to maintain compliant and effective Personnel Competency
* Conduct, direct and produce independent investigations into Human Factors, Quality Alerts, Corrective Actions, Notice of Escape, and Red Card, as required
Improvement

* Represent the Quality function at the Value Stream Daily Management Meetings, taking ownership and responsibility of assigned actions
* Escalate non-compliance and ageing issue resolution to Quality Leadership
* Support development and maintenance of the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS), providing regular reports for strategic review and action
* Develop and Deliver awareness and training sessions to support ongoing business operations or specific regulatory requirements
 
Audit

* Conduct Internal Audits as assigned for System, Product and Process across site
* Monitor and mentor employee’s awareness of FOD, ESD, Calibration and SMS
Culture

* Ownership, management and communication of Quality Metrics through standard operating rhythm
* Conduct ’Walk the Floor’ audits and reporting of identified issues through standard operating rhythm, adjusting cadence as necessary in response to non-compliance findings
* Lead and coordinate response to QA queries and escalations from daily operating rhythm
* Develop and maintain effective visual and verbal communication of QA activities such as procedural changes, audit findings and 5S status through standard operating rhythm
* Any other activities in support of compliance, losses and audit readiness as assigned by Quality Leadership
Minimum Requirements

* Major experience in aviation or highly regulated manufacturing environment
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to work to timescales, achieve personal deadlines and contribute to team objectives.
* Ability to energise teams and create an engaging work environment, promoting inclusiveness.
* Acute attention to detail with good verbal and written communication skills
* Interpersonal communication & facilitation skills whilst remaining extremely motivated, flexible and determined.
* Ability to consider the external impact of business activities and decisions on customers, market/industry, investors, media, government and communities including Safety Management Systems and Human Factors
* Competent IT skills, including interaction with operational business management systems, alongside Microsoft Office applications
Desired Characteristics

* Experience in Production/Maintenance Quality and/or Quality Assurance
* Detailed working knowledge of AS Standards and those of the CAA and EASA
* Understanding and/or application of requirements for Certified release of product
* Degree or HNC/HND Qualified in an Aerospace related subject
* Understanding/application of structured problem solving and Root Cause Analysis techniques
* Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
* Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills
* Experience of Oracle, Proficy and TipQA IT systems
Flexible Working

GE supports flexible hybrid working arrangements for this position where possible.
Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
* Pension
* Bonus          
* Life Assurance
* Group income protection            
* Private medical cover    
Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do n