Quality Assurance Engineer

Overview

Department: Compliance

Location: Bembridge

Description: The purpose of the Quality Engineer is to provide all relevant quality and compliance assurance services primarily within the Aircraft and Component manufacturing organisation and, secondarily, the Aircraft Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations in accordance with all applicable aviation regulations in force at the time and Britten-Norman approvals, as issued. The role also assists in developing the Quality & Compliance Management System and promoting measurable effectiveness and continuous improvement activities across the Company.

Employment type: Permanent

Salary: £35,500 – £43,500

Standard Hours: Flexible start / 40 hours per week

Location: Bembridge

Responsibilities

• Operate with the full delegated authority of the Head of Compliance and Compliance Monitoring Manager and assist in achieving departmental objectives in all aspects of Quality & Compliance Monitoring activities by:
  • Actioning the deliverables of the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programmes according to assigned business unit and supporting the similar activities in place across all business units where necessary.
  • Assisting in achieving objectives for Internal Compliance Monitoring Programmes where Aircraft and Component Production procedures are reviewed at regular intervals and noncompliance or non-conformance or poor standards are reported to the responsible person concerned.
  • Assisting in achieving objectives for Internal Compliance Monitoring Programmes where Aircraft Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness Management procedures are reviewed at regular intervals for each type of aircraft maintained and managed, reporting noncompliance or non-conformance to the responsible person concerned.
  • Using appropriate measures of bespoke Audit Management Systems and guidance materials to show effective progress of various Compliance Monitoring Programmes.
  • Ensuring effective and timely closure of Findings or Observations, supporting Nominated Persons and other actors with Non‑Compliance Management requirements, and assisting colleagues with responses to non‑compliance and investigation outputs.
  • Managing effective Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring records according to Company Expositions & Regulatory requirements.
  • Audit suppliers and sub-contractors as required to supplement and support Supply Chain initiatives.
  • Assist for external audits (Aviation and other Regulators, Certification Bodies, Customers and Clients) and support the Compliance Monitoring Manager in achieving departmental objectives in all aspects of Quality & Compliance Monitoring activities.
  • Monitor for trends and improvement opportunities within Internal and External Audit and Oversight activities. Produce accurate and timely reports on cost of quality and cost of doing business.
  • Assist and develop Quality & Compliance Monitoring Plans as part of continuous improvement opportunities and industry best-practice.
  • Promote Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring strategies across all business units, maintaining up-to-date industry best-practice and acting as a Business Partner within the organisation.
  • Develop strategies to maintain adequate Management of Change activities in relation to Aviation Regulations and other applicable Regulations and Standards.
  • Advocate and support Change Management processes in all areas of BN operations.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert and maintain standards to support Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring activities across business units, ensuring timely closure of Findings or Observations and monitoring for developing trends.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must have at least 3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring within the aerospace industry, in a UK CAA regulatory environment.
• Qualified Aerospace / Aviation Auditor.
• Accredited Aviation Regulations Training in Part145, Part-CAMO/CAO and Part-21G and J.
• Experience in generating Quality Plans and planning Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring tasks.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP
• Referral bonus