Morson are working with one of the UK's leading aerospace manufacturer who are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join the team based in Portsmouth.

Role Overview

• Define and perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities, by ensuring correct implementation of procedures and processes, to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements
• Lead prevention and quality improvements of AIT processes
• Manage completion of corrective and preventative actions to closure
• Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction

Responsibilities

• Write a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) and continuously maintain it in accordance with project requirements.
• Write specific instructions to define the inspection processes or checks. Request additional inspections when needed, such as those in response to a technical warning notice.
• Chair gates reviews as defined in the project and as agreed with project PA (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Test Readiness Board, Delivery Review Board, Pre-Shipment Review, Shipment Readiness Review...). Ensure that all related actions are implemented.
• Create the Key Inspection Plan and support the Mandatory Inspection Plan.
• Prepare the incoming inspection plan/checklist.
• Review AIT work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements including inspection, verification points and configuration status.
• Manage all NCRs within the defined scope in AIT using problem solving tools. Confirm non-conformances and ensure robust closure using PPS techniques when root causes are not fully understood.
• Chair Internal Review Board (IRB) and set functional teams when PPS tools are in place.
• Ensure that lessons learned & near miss actions are implemented.
• Support the elaboration and the efficiency of performance dialogue/SQCDP in the working area (schedule, daily work to achieve, top priorities, KPIs, achievements...)
• Provide reports as required by functional and project management.
• Provide monthly report of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Being the QA focal point for Critical Movements within the production facility

Skill Set - Essential

• HND in relevant field
• Experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience in defence and Aerospace

Desirable

• Degree in relevant filed would be advantageous

If you are interested in applying for a this position please submit an up to date CV.