Lead Quality Specialist - Production Regulation

Lead Quality Specialist – Production Regulation

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Job Description Summary

Reporting directly to the Cheltenham Lead Quality Engineer, this role will have primary accountability for the GE Cheltenham’s Site Quality Management System. You will build on demonstrated experience of Aerospace Regulations and requirements to support the wider quality team and work on improvement initiatives, providing a daily conduit between Site Quality Leadership and Cell based activities.

You will also have ownership and management of key Quality and Compliance metrics and proactively drive the continuous improvement of performance through hands‑on engagement with the cross‑functional team.

The Cheltenham facility is a hub of innovation for avionics and electrical power systems. As a centre of excellence, it designs, develops, and manufactures advanced avionics systems, flight management solutions, and electrical power technologies for both commercial and military aircraft. Cheltenham’s focus on cutting‑edge solutions underpins the safety, efficiency, and performance of aircraft worldwide while fostering local expertise and contributing to the UK’s aerospace industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Compliance – Engage, support, and lead external audits; coordinate timely responses to internal quality issues; support creation, processing, approval, verification, and closure of Non‑Conformances; coordinate shop personnel covering all areas of Quality; drive product, process, and compliance improvement; collaborate on strategy development for quality reporting of metrics and regulatory performance.
• Authorisation Control – Manage and support stamp authorisation applications and associated on‑the‑job training to maintain compliant and effective Personnel Competency; assist with investigations into Human Factors, Quality Alerts, Corrective Actions, Notice of Escape, and Red Card.
• Improvement – Represent Quality at Value Stream Daily Management Meetings; own and manage assigned quality actions; support development and maintenance of the Company’s Safety Management System; develop and deliver training sessions.
• Audit – Conduct internal audits and spot‑check audits across site; mentor employees on regulatory requirements; conduct one‑to‑one competence interviews with shop‑floor personnel.
• Culture – Own and communicate quality metrics; conduct ‘Walk the Floor’ audits; lead response to QA queries and escalations; develop and maintain effective visual and verbal communication of QA activities; perform additional activities as assigned by Quality Leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong experience in aviation manufacturing.
• Detailed working knowledge of Aviation Regulations and Standards from bodies including CAA, EASA, FAA and CAAC.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines and contributing to objectives.
• Ability to energise teams and create an engaging work environment.
• Acute attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal communication and facilitation skills, highly motivated, flexible, and determined.
• Understanding of external impact of business activities on customers, market, and stakeholders (including Safety Management Systems).
• Competent IT skills, including operational business management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑analysis and resolution ability.
• Lead Auditor or significant current aerospace audit experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Production/Maintenance Quality and/or Quality Assurance.
• Understanding and application of requirements for certified release of product.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in an aerospace related subject.
• Proficiency in structured problem solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.
• Experience with Oracle, Proficy and TipQA IT systems.

Other Information

Flexible working arrangements are supported to foster a positive work‑life balance.

Total Reward: FlexChoice benefit plan allows freedom, choice and flexibility in receiving benefits, including pension, bonus, life assurance, income protection and private medical cover.

Security Clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained.

Right to Work: Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered.

Relocation Assistance: No.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance – Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing