Based at our Global Headquarters in Gloucester UK, Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Inspection and Certifying Staff Leader to lead our UK inspection team. You will be responsible for overseeing the inspection and certification processes in compliance with CAA Part 21 regulations.
This role ensures that all manufacturing activities meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance and you'll lead the team in helping Dowty in pursuit of it goals and ambitions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of inspectors and certifying staff
Utilise our LEAN FLIGHT DECK principles and daily management in an inspection environment
Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the inspection and certification team including identification of opportunities for improvement projects
Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure team members are competent and compliant with regulatory requirements
Ability to hire and develop talent inclusive of creating succession pathways to ensure business continuity resulting in ensuring no single point failures in team
Ensure all inspection and certification activities comply with Part 21 regulations
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to processes and procedures
Liaise with and support regulatory authorities and represent the company during audits and inspections both internally and externally
Ownership of root cause corrective actions reducing CoPQ
Autonomy to make decisions within the cell in line with business targets and framework.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements:
Relevant technical education or degree with experience in Quality or Operations leadership
Working knowledge of CAA regulations
Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements
In depth understanding of AS9102
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Understanding and application of complex technical drawings
Experience in business system use and development
Understanding of inspection methodologies and techniques.
Desired Characteristics:
Previous experience in an Operations or Quality function within a manufacturing or engineering organisation
Experience of implementing daily management within an area of operation
Customer focused and understanding of customer needs
Good interpersonal and team skills
Demonstrated performance of effective problem-solving skills.
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
