Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative

Overview

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Position: Aerospace Supplier Quality Representative

Location: Farnborough, UK

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Frequency: Full-time

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Lead, assess & investigate supplier quality issues
• Plan & execute high complex & cross-functional projects & initiatives
• Participate in quality reviews, PMRs & governance meetings with senior management (Directors)
• Identify improvement opportunities to enhance team efficiency and stakeholder capabilities
• Define corrective actions & improvement plans with suppliers
• Propose innovative solutions and manage their deployment for complex issues
• Perform risk analysis for complex solutions
• Communicate decisions effectively through strategic communication plans
• Analyze data and generate KPIs on supplier quality performance
• Manage RNC/VRNC quality tasks requiring MRB approval
• Provide technical support and coaching on quality tools to team members & stakeholders
• Act as a mentor and participate in defining strategic departmental plans

Additional Responsibilities

• Plan & perform FAI reviews
• Conduct source inspections
• Review & approve quality forms (e.g., dropship)

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in aerospace and quality
• Expertise in welding, assembly, and titanium; ability to inspect detailed and assembled parts
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies: 8D, PDCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Poka Yoke, etc.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus
• Knowledge of Aerospace Quality Systems and International Standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read blueprints and inspect parts, including GD&T knowledge
• Experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102) and tools like Net Inspect, Discus, SAP is advantageous
• Proficiency with inspection tools: CMM, comparator, micrometers, thread gauges, calipers
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently

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