Quality Production Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

Boeing; Lossiemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Description

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Boeing Defence UK is looking for a highly skilled aircraft Production Engineer to support its UK E-7 contract. This requisition is for a fixed term local hire, to support the E7 Flight Test phase. The E-7 Flight Test Quality Assurance Production Engineer will be part of the growing BDUK Quality team, working within the Fixed Wing area, reporting to the BDUK Fixed Wing Quality Manager, conducting Quality Inspections, QA-MRB input to Non Conformity Reports, Safety & Local investigations, Line Stock Checks, internal auditing against the audit plan and other tasks associated with the flight test phase. An individual contributor providing SME QA oversight and assurance of the on-site flight test activities against company procedures, contractual and regulatory compliance. This requirement is for a fixed term employment of 22 months.

The UK E7 aircraft are being produced under MRP Part 21/Boeing Production processes at the production site at Birmingham Airport, with the flight test phase being principally based at RAF Lossiemouth Scotland, with some activities conducted at the MOD Boscombe Down Wiltshire Line Station. The successful individual's main place of work will be at RAF Lossiemouth and they must be willing to travel and work from the Production site at STS Aviation Services, Birmingham Airport for several months to gain OJT/qualification on the E7, as well as work from MOD Boscombe Down for a number of weeks per aircraft, to support the Flight Test schedule.

Position Responsibilities:

1. You will participate in Quality reviews of proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements to develop quality assurance strategies, plans and tests for hardware and software products, processes and services ensuring early quality involvement in program development.
2. Development of Quality cost estimates based on Statements of Work (SOW) assigned.
3. Develop and implement processes for determining, verifying and meeting Customer SOW requirements, including:

• Verification of product conformity to design
• Verification of compliance to Customers' requirements

Participate in the maintenance of processes, procedures and metrics to assure program, contract, customer and regulatory requirements are adhered to, including:

• Validation of work instructions, tooling requirements, certifications, process standards, policies and procedures
• Identify and document discrepancies, segregate and control non-conforming items to prevent unintended use or delivery
• Verification of compliance to Regulatory requirements
• Identifying opportunities for corrective action while performing product or process verification
• Perform auditing, surveillance and monitoring against the approved audit plan, identify and document discrepancies and management of corrective actions to completion
• Perform preliminary review and disposition of non-conformance
• Identify repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiate requests for corrective action
• Conduct product review with customer during product or process verification

To facilitate and sustain a Just Culture within the Boeing Defence UK Maintenance/Production Organisation

Participate with stakeholders in the analysis process of unfavorable process data, customer complaints and metric results formulating mitigation plans utilizing the closed loop preventive / corrective action process

Represent Quality in design reviews, with regard:

• Routine verification of product conformance to design requirements, providing objective evidence of results

Perform benchmarking and other forms of analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• This position requires the ability to obtain a UK Security Clearance (SC).
• 3+ years of experience in the aviation industry performing Root Cause Corrective Action is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with QMS (Quality Management System) is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working in a Production environment is preferred.
• Experience compiling and reporting statistical data is preferred.
• Preferably degree qualified, or equivalent.
• Sound working knowledge of MAA/CAA/EASA (Part 145/Part M/Part 21).
• Experience working in an aircraft/product Production environment
• Experience working in a Flight Testing/Operational/Line Maintenance environment
• Experience with Data Analytics.
• Familiar with Boeing Process and Procedures would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical/problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrated high level of dependability, interpersonal skills, initiative, adaptability, decision-making, and problem solving and organization skills.
• Customer focused ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you'll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you'll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution. Access to a wide-range of free learning courses and tools to support your professional development.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, with a range of societies that you can get involved in.
• Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Company-paid private healthcare medical plan (BUPA Medical Plan) and annual health assessment entitlement.
• Enhanced sickness pay.
• Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Access to a life insurance entitlement of six times your annual salary.
• Access to a wide-range of physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 02, 2025.

Export Control Details: Non - US based job

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.