Quality Engineer in Cheltenham

Ultra Precision Control Systems are looking for a Quality Engineer to join the PCS Quality Assurance Function. PCS Quality Assurance function is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and fulfilment of PCS's Quality Policy, which is to comply fully in the conduct of the Company's business with all applicable regulatory and customer required specifications, and to maintain an effective Quality Management System, working in partnership with the Operations and Engineering teams to ensure that products and processes conform to applicable standards and specifications, and the incidence and costs of quality non-conformances are constantly monitored and improved, while maintaining the highest practicable standards of manufacturing productivity and efficiency.

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems, a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out a schedule of audits and assessments with completion of associated documentation and activities in accordance with the QMS.
• Support investigations arising from Quality issues through to their documented conclusion, with supporting root cause analysis and solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Manage completion and effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive actions.
• Ensure Quality measures with associated targets are maintained for QA Compliance.
• Support external Quality audits, assessments and visits by customers and authorities.
• Ensure regular shop floor checks are performed, reported and any issues are effectively resolved.
• Support coordination and facilitation of timely responses and resolution of quality issues identified.
• Assist with the generation of Quality Plans and proposals.
• Support the generation of First Article Reports internally as well as any associated customer facing activities for product verification.
• Support customer or supplier Source Inspection or Delegate Product Review Verification activities.
• Facilitation of concession applications and engineering change requests.
• Participate in Engineering Design Project reviews and auditing to ensure compliance to internal QMS requirements.
• Participate in Contract Reviews and New Business Proposal launches.
• Support Operators Approval Processes, including issuing of Stamps and Scopes of Approval.
• Ensure the departmental objectives are achieved in line with the job holder's individual objectives.
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes.
• Develop and support a business improvement culture and associated activities e.g. process mapping, lean, continuous improvements.
• Assist with the maintenance of company approvals e.g. EASA/CAA, FAR, ISO, AS to maintain airworthiness.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Essential
• Has a proven range of Quality/Business Improvement experience.
• Proven experience working within a quality management system.
• Experience with auditing, both internal and supporting external audits.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and working with a supply chain.
• Experience of liaising with internal and external customers.
• Good communication skills demonstrated both verbally and in writing in the form of presentations and recommendations for improvement.
• Works effectively with others.
• Demonstrated experience in building good working relationships and gaining trust and respect with internal and external customers.
• Plans work and delivers on time.
• Demonstrates a “Can do” positive attitude.
• Use own initiative within the scope of the role.
• Makes timely decisions within the scope of the role.
• Proactively able to manage own work to achieve objectives.
• Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software for the role (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Desirable
• Has worked in an Aerospace Organisation.
• Experience in Aerospace quality standards (e.g. AS9100, EASA Part 21, Part 145).
• Other aerospace topics e.g. FOD, counterfeit avoidance.
• First Article / Parts Approval reporting methods (AS9102, PPAP).
• Process Measurement techniques (e.g. SPC, KPIs).
• Quality Management System and Process Mapping Software.
• Certified Quality Auditor training.
• Education linked to Engineering Qualifications.
• Educated to at least A level at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Ideally educated to degree level.

Benefits

• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

Nationality & Diversity

• Nationality Requirements
• Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to undertake UK National Security Vetting as required.
• Diversity & Inclusive Employer
• Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.