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As a leader in the aerospace industry, we have a number of exciting positions available right now, including aQuality Engineer in our Seating business located inKilkeel, Northern Ireland. 

Benefits:

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays

Ability to buy & sell annual leave

Attractive Compensation Package

Private Medical Insurance cover

Ability to choose benefits applicable to you

Discounted GYM membership

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

1.00pm finish on Fridays

Professional Development + Growth

Support with professional fees

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)

Staff Discounts

Opportunities for progression and development

Key Purpose:

To plan and coordinate manufacturing quality activities and improvement programmes.

Ensure that all products are manufactured to relevant international standard(s) and meet or exceed Collins Aerospace and customer needs. 

Ensure new products are developed & introduced in accordance with APQP process

The Role:

To work alongside manufacturing to improve operational performance

To establish/support quality policies and procedures that are followed throughout the business that contribute to consistent high-class performance in all areas

Represent the business with customers and regulatory authorities with the objective of inspiring confidence and enabling positive cooperation in the quality of products and services provided

Ensure the identification and control of all non-conforming products

Develop, promote and lead continuous improvement activities

Provide support and assistance to manufacturing in development and execution of corrective actions

Lead/participate in quality system and/or process audits in Collins as needed

Develop the quality standard for new development programs, and work with the customer to achieve agreement and sign off ahead of commencing production

As part of a cross functional team, following the APQP process, influence the design, supply chain and build process to ensure the required quality standard can be achieved on a repeated basis.

Develop and monitor production line/business unit performance metrics and initiate improvement plans when appropriate

Leads and participates in supplier and in house improvement events

Manage and support as appropriate internal and customer FAI’s, ensuring that quality requirements are clearly defined

Contribute and participate in Material Review Board’s

Travel nationally and internationally (on occasion at short notice) in line with business requirements

Take initiative and seek results in a structured way

Clear communication (both verbally and orally) to all levels within the organisation on quality related topics

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 1 year’s relevantQualityorEngineeringexperience

OR

A higher level qualification, such as HNC/HND, in a relevant discipline and 2+ years relevantQualityorEngineeringexperience

OR

3+ year’s relevantQualityEngineering orEngineeringexperience

Desirable Criteria:

Demonstrate experience of completing problem solving activities using methods such as 3C, 8D, 7D, DMAIC etc.

Working knowledge of New Product Development & Introduction (APQP)

Working knowledge of lean principles

In depth knowledge and application of ISO9001/AS9100 standards

Closing Date: 31/07/2024