Air Quality Assurance Engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

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We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas.

We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and servicesthat the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe.

So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?


Job description
Are you a Quality Engineering Professional interested in joining either an Aircraft Platform or Aircraft Systems Delivery Team?

Do you have an Engineering background with a focus towards quality?


We are seeking Quality Assurance Practitioners, with experience working within aviation or aerospace environments, to join the Engineering Quality Assurance teams, within the Air Support or Combat Air Operating Centres (collectively known as the Air domain)within Defence Equipment & Support.


As a project Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be part of a dedicated team of MOD QA Licensed and Chartered Quality Institute Professionals, whose purpose is to provide engineering and quality assurance advice and guidance to support our engineering managersand project managers in providing acquisition and sustainment in delivering products and services to our customer requirements.

Please note regular attendance at your permanent duty station (the locations stated above) will be required for this position. For all roles, there will be a requirement for some domestic travel. There will be a requirement for short periods of detachedduty in the UK, which will involve overnight stays. Additionally, there may be opportunities for international travel.


About the role
As a Project Quality Assurance Engineer, your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Input to the project risk and identification and assessment process, including the identification of risks that can be mitigated by tasking GQAR to conduct GQAS.
  • Supporting the Contractor downselect process and ensuring that contract related risks are considered during the Contract Requisition process and that appropriate QA Standards and Requirements are included in the contracts
  • Accepting (or rejecting) and managing Deliverable Quality Plans, and coordinating and monitoring all project related quality assurance activities, including measurement of contract quality performance.
  • Discuss the requirements for counterfeit Avoidance with the Project Manager and relevant SMEs and the inclusion of relevant Defence Standards in the contract as necessary.
  • Resolution of Quality Escapes from Industry and Military Maintenance organisations and MILCAM.
  • Leading 1st Party Audits into Engineering and Associated Processes. Supporting 3rd Party Audits, including from the Military Aviation Authority (MAA), and leading on the management and resolution of noncompliances and nonconformities.

Person specification

  • You will be qualified to a minimum of Level 4 (e.g. HNC) in a relevant Engineering or Science related discipline or will demonstrate an equivalent level of relevant engineering experience
  • You will demonstrate a breadth of Quality Assurance experience gained from involvement with projects or tasks that include supply chain management
  • You will be a Chartered Quality Institute Professional, Quality Practitioner or will demonstrate the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Acquisition governance (GQA) (Practitioner)
  • Acquisition Assurance (GQA) (Practitioner)
  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing

Benefits
We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

  • 25 days' holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
  • A marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performancebased bonus, and recognition awards
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your worklife balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
  • A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
  • Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
  • We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disabilityor additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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