Overview
In this role you manage QMS documentation and records for AALTO’s Stratospace program. You will ensure the latest approved versions are available and compliant with EN 9100, AQAP, and DOA/POA obligations, while supporting certification and oversight. You lead document lifecycle, configuration control, and traceability across design, production, and release activities. You partner with QMS, Quality, and Programme teams to drive continuous improvement of documentation processes. This position offers the chance to shape governance in a cutting-edge aerospace domain and contribute to reliable, compliant operations.
Responsibilities
- Control of QMS documentation and records including policies, procedures, work instructions, quality manuals, templates, forms, and records
- Ensure only latest approved versions are available and used, with compliance to EN 9100 / AQAP and DOA/POA obligations
- Maintain mandatory documented information for certification and oversight
- Document lifecycle and configuration control with strict versioning and status tracking
- Ensure alignment between documented processes, approved configurations, and operational practices
- Control obsolete documents and legacy systems to prevent unintended use
- Manage quality records for integrity, legibility, traceability, and regulatory/contractual retention
- Support traceability from design and certification through production, inspection, and release
- Support internal, customer, and authority audits with controlled documentation and follow-up on findings
- Interface with QMS, Quality, Programme, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Release functions; act as documentation governance point of contact
- Drive continuous improvement of documentation workflows and standardisation; support digitalisation via document management systems (BMS)
- Export control classification rating
Key requirements
- Experience in QMS documentation control and records management
- Knowledge of EN 9100 / AQAP and UK CAA/EASA/FAA Part 21 DOA / POA obligations
- Ability to support audits and ensure traceability across design to release
- Cross-functional collaboration skills with QMS, Quality, Programme, Engineering, and Supply Chain
- Familiarity with document management systems and digitalisation initiatives (BMS)
- Understanding of export control classification requirements
- strong attention to detail
- excellent communication
- problem-solving
- QMS documentation control
- records management and traceability
- document lifecycle and configuration control
Documentation Control Officer in Farnborough employer: AALTO HAPS
AALTO is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Farnborough where innovation meets aerospace excellence. As part of Team AALTO, you'll enjoy a culture that values collaboration and creativity, alongside comprehensive benefits such as private medical insurance, generous holiday allowances, and a personal pension plan. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, AALTO is dedicated to unlocking your potential while you contribute to pioneering advancements in Stratospace.
