Who is Senior plc?

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 26 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Aerospace Weston?

Senior Aerospace Weston, located in Lancashire, England, is a leading supplier of a wide range of complex precision machined components, and sub- assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs’) predominantly in the commercial aviation market sector. Our experience and core capabilities support multiple segments of an aircraft’s build, including the manufacture of engine compressor and fan components, engine pylon mounting brackets, pintles, wing ribs and associated aero-structure components. We aim to support our customers with a complete solution, including supply chain management and delivery of line-side kits where appropriate.

Quality Assurance Engineer 

Purpose:The Quality Assurance Engineer main function is to support the business in areas of QMS compliance. The successful candidate will take ownership of the QMS by leading the internal audit programme, hosting customer and regulatory audits, ultimately ensuring the business remains compliant to industry standards.

Scope:This role reports directly to the Quality Manager working closely with all business functions.

Job Role

This role will support the AS/AS QMS across the entire business. Maintenance of all documents, procedures, customer/regulatory standards and specifications that make up the QMS. Plan & maintain the internal audit programme to ensure adherence to the QMS. Coordinate & support closure of associated non-conformances. Host external audits with regulatory bodies and customers. Coordinate & support closure of associated non-conformances.

Person Specification

Professional Requirements and Experience

Time Served or Degree Educated in a relevant fieldordemonstrating relevant industrial experience. Experience maintaining a QMS within an aerospace AS environment would be advantageous, but not necessary. Demonstrated experience as an internal auditor. Demonstrated experience performing structured Root Cause & Corrective Action activities. IT Literate - Microsoft Office Software Experience using Q-Pulse would be advantageous, but not necessary.

Personal Competencies

Should be confident and competent to host customer and regulatory auditors Have the ability to work on own initiative, with willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Be highly organised and diligent with good attention to detail.