Quality Control Assessor in Ballynahinch

Location: Ballynahinch - Crossgar Thales Site, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Company Overview: Thales provides a range of defense and armed forces solutions, delivering operational advantage at every decisive moment. We supply technologies across aerospace, defense, security and space.

Job Overview: As a Quality Assurance Assessor, you will oversee detailed automated and manual inspection of complex mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and finished products to ensure conformity with manufacturing documentation and industry standards. You will be responsible for maintaining calibration and certification processes, conducting audits, and leading quality investigations within a regulated aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed manual inspections of complex mechanical parts and assemblies using calibrated measuring equipment.
• Execute product walk-throughs and approve relevant work instructions.
• Manage calibration status of measuring equipment using internal controls and external calibration services.
• Maintain Certificates of Conformity and other quality documentation for delivered and manufactured items.
• Collaborate with internal teams and subcontractors to maintain understanding and compliance with quality requirements.
• Conduct internal audits aligned with AS9100 and drive continuous improvement in quality practices.
• Perform manufacturing process verification audits to ensure design and standards compliance.
• Lead root cause analyses and quality investigations using quality tools (8D, 3C, etc.).
• Support additional manufacturing quality-related tasks, including multitasking across onsite areas as needed.
• Coordinate and assess operator tasks for the Approved Operator Submission Process.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Aerospace, Space, or Defence quality roles.
• Level 4 education or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes according to AS9102.
• ISO9001 / AS9100 auditing qualifications are advantageous.

Valued Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and practical application of quality control techniques in highly regulated industries.
• Exceptional attention to detail, initiative, and adaptability to evolving requirements.
• Experience with manufacturing environments, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Expertise in industrial manufacturing techniques and problem-solving solutions.
• Resilience under pressure, managing competing deadlines efficiently.

Values & Behaviours:

• Agile and innovative mindset to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to simplify complex problems and shape practical solutions.
• Ambitious, accountable, and results-driven approach.
• Collaborative working style fostering cooperation and team engagement.
• Influence and motivate key internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Proactively engage and develop team capabilities.
• Strong self-management and personal accountability.

Additional Information:

• Current working hours are due to change and successful applicants must be open to future shift patterns.
• Overtime will also be required.
• Security clearance (SC) is required for this role. Candidates should already hold SC or be able to obtain it prior to commencement.
• Further details on security requirements are available on the UKSV website.
• Thales UK is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments to support neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability.