Quality Inspection Team Supervisor in Gloucester

Based at our Global Headquarters in Gloucester UK, Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Inspection and Certifying Staff Leader to lead our UK inspection team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the inspection and certification processes in compliance with CAA Part 21 regulations. You will ensure all manufacturing activities meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance and will lead the team in helping Dowty pursue its goals and ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of inspectors and certifying staff.
• Utilise LEAN FLIGHT DECK principles and daily management within an inspection environment.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the inspection and certification team, including identification of opportunities for improvement projects.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure team members are competent and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Hire and develop talent, create succession pathways to ensure business continuity and eliminate single points of failure.
• Ensure all inspection and certification activities comply with Part 21 regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to processes and procedures.
• Liaise with and support regulatory authorities and represent the company during audits and inspections, both internally and externally.
• Own root‑cause corrective actions to reduce CoPQ.
• Make autonomous decisions within the cell in line with business targets and framework.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant technical education or degree with experience in Quality or Operations leadership.
• Working knowledge of CAA regulations.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• In‑depth understanding of AS9102.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding and application of complex technical drawings.
• Experience in business system use and development.
• Understanding of inspection methodologies and techniques.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in an Operations or Quality function within a manufacturing or engineering organisation.
• Experience implementing daily management within an area of operation.
• Customer‑focused and understanding of customer needs.
• Good interpersonal and team skills.
• Demonstrated effective problem‑solving skills.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.

Total Reward

GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, which provides freedom, choice and flexibility in receiving benefits, and allows savings where possible. As a new joiner, the following benefits are offered by default and can be tailored to individual needs:

• Non‑contributory pension.
• Life assurance.
• Group income protection.
• Private medical cover.
• Holiday entitlement of an hourly equivalent of 26 days, with a flexible option to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, the role may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered, subject to UK immigration rules. Candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitable qualified candidate without sponsorship is available.