Quality Engineer

Eastleigh, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Quality Engineering

Description

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About Us

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential.  For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

Job Description Summary

At a time of excited and continued growth GE Aerospace are hiring for a Quality Engineer to join their team at our Eastleigh site near Southampton.

Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

Able to impact operations across different areas of the site from a quality perspective and has a responsibility for planning / execution of their own tasks, or those of other teams / team members.

The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. (N.B.: Various elements of the role will require the application of personal & technical judgment, occasionally with guidance from the QA Manager.)

Conduct Product and Process audits in accordance with AS(EN)9100 / ISO9001 standards.

Continued development of in-depth quality knowledge (and gaining associated technical knowledge of company products), linked to prior experience and acquired expertise to define / implement / execute required policies and strategies.

Baseline understanding of relevant business drivers, key performance indicators and how they assist in the validation of associated tasks or process improvements.

Able to formulate a baseline understanding of how the organisation’s product portfolio interacts with associated industry sectors and markets from a quality / business perspective.

A firm understanding of how the quality function integrates with all other departments, teams and technical functions across the site.

Perform manual and automated testing / inspection to identify defects and ensure that products meet specifications and quality standards.

Management of Non-Conformances within the relevant GE Aerospace tools / processes ensuring that corrective actions are raised to rectify issues identified during inspection activity.

Reviewing and approving Engineering production / quality plans.

Support of the Quality Management System for the site and its related processes, with participation in its ongoing development / maintenance.

Support the site QA Manager in the preparation for external quality audits and formulation of any resulting action plans.

Drive continuous improvement from a quality perspective across the Quality Management Systems and overall site operation.

Support all company efforts to ensure that products and deliverables comply with customer, company, quality, industry, and regulatory requirements.

Conduct and support root cause analysis of defects and non-conformances, recommending relevant corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Provide training and support to other team members / site personnel on quality assurance best practices and tools

Required Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent HNC/HND) in Aerospace, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Automotive, or a related field.

Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role in an AS(EN)9100, IATF16949 or ISO9001 environment.

Strong knowledge of hardware and software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose different solutions to complex manufacturing / technical / software development / quality related scenarios.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality at all levels of site operation, product portfolio, programme and project activities.

Effective communication and collaboration skills at all organisational levels, including interaction with the business teams, technical teams, suppliers and customers.

Ability to communicate complex technical / quality information to others in a straightforward manner.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with proven interpersonal skills to facilitate leadership when required to progress activities to a viable conclusion.

Ability to provide appropriate guidance to other team members or site personnel, as part of their overall role.

Qualified Internal Auditor or with proven Auditing experience, or willing to undergo appropriate training once in post.

DQR / DPRV qualification or willing to undertake this qualification once in post.

IPC-A-610 qualification or willing to undertake this qualification once in post.

Flexible Working

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

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. 

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

Non-contributory Pension           

Life Assurance

Group income protection             

Private medical cover     

Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website..

Company

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GE Company

GE  is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized around a global exchange of knowledge, the "GE Store," through which each business shares and accesses the same technology, markets, structure and intellect. Each invention further fuels innovation and application across our industrial sectors. With people, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for customers by speaking the language of industry.