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Responsible Quality Assurance Engineer

Certain Advantage
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10 months ago
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Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a large aerospace company that is currently seeking an experiencedResponsible Quality Assurance Engineer. You will lead and ensure quality excellence of processes and products.

What you will be doing:
* Define and perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities, by ensuring correct implementation of procedures and processes, to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements.
* Lead prevention and quality improvements of Spacecraft Production processes.
* Operationally lead the project quality team (Inspectors, Operational QAs), giving priorities on workload and escalating issues.
* Manage completion of corrective and preventative actions to closure.
* Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non-quality reduction.
* Proactively promote and conduct risk analyses (incl. PFMEA) and participate in the implementation and follow-up of actions.
* Elaborate audit plan and perform flash and process audits.
* Ensure that lessons learned & near-miss actions are implemented.

During an interview, we may ask you about:
* Your experience writing and maintaining quality plans
* Previous experience with inspection planning
* Your project management and manufacturing background

Please note that security checks will be carried out before the start date.

Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - 07912 465 208 /

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