Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Responsible Quality Assurance Engineer to lead and ensure quality excellence across processes and products for one of our key clients in Stevenage. You will play a crucial role in guaranteeing that Spacecraft Integration, Processes, and Methods comply with quality requirements and procedures. Additionally, this role offers an exciting opportunity to take on responsibilities as a Satellite QA Engineer.
Responsibilities:
- Quality Assurance Leadership:
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Define and execute Quality Assurance (QA) activities, ensuring full adherence to processes and procedures to maintain product quality standards.
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Lead quality improvement initiatives within Spacecraft Production processes.
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Manage and prioritize the project quality team (Inspectors, Operational QAs), ensuring efficient workload distribution and issue escalation.
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Oversee the completion of corrective and preventive actions, ensuring effective closure.
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Drive non-conformance management and contribute to cost reduction strategies for Non-Quality Compliance.
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Process Management & Compliance:
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Develop, maintain, and execute a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) in alignment with project requirements.
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Define inspection processes and coordinate additional inspections as required.
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Chair gate reviews (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Delivery Review Board, etc.) and ensure the implementation of resulting actions.
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Develop and support Key and Mandatory Inspection Plans.
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Conduct incoming inspection planning and checklist development.
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Continuous Improvement & Risk Management:
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Provide quality briefs and training to raise awareness among operators on best practices and lessons learned.
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Review Production work instructions to ensure alignment with quality and verification requirements.
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Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), using problem-solving tools to identify root causes and oversee corrective actions.
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Lead Internal Review Boards (IRB), ensuring the implementation of effective resolutions.
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Drive risk analysis and preventive action plans (including PFMEA implementation).
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Execute audit planning, flash audits, and process audits.
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Ensure the implementation of lessons learned and near-miss actions to enhance quality performance.
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Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
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Support the SQCDP performance dialogue in the working area (schedule management, priority setting, KPI tracking, etc.).
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Provide functional and project management reports as required.
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Generate monthly Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and improve performance.
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Implement OES Initiatives to drive quality improvement and reduce non-quality costs.
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Support the deployment of quality delegation initiatives within the production area.
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Additional Responsibilities:
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Represent Spacecraft Production Quality in strategic decision-making forums.
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Manage ECWP QA costs related to Satellite projects.
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Drive the bid process for Spacecraft Production in Satellite.
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Foster a collaborative and team-oriented culture within the Satellite QA team.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Proven experience in Quality Assurance within a Spacecraft/Aerospace Manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of quality standards, inspection processes, and risk management methodologies.
Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing QA teams.
Proficiency in Non-Conformance management, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions.
Ability to conduct audits, process evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience with KPIs monitoring, reporting, and process optimization.
Benefits:
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
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We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
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Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
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Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:-
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
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Communicating and promoting vacancies
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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
