Job Description

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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,200 people in the UK. BDUK is currently responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Through-Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services. The successful candidate would be a part of a dynamic team with access to varied work and opportunities to progress their career alongside the growth of the business. At Boeing we’re committed to rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged.

The Role:

This role is based at the BDUK Bristol offices to provide Programme Quality Specialist support to the BDUK Fixed Wing Aircraft Programmes, with options for hybrid working once beyond the probationary period. This is a key role in providing quality assurance against the MRP Regulatory and AS9100/AS9110 standards.

Boeing Defence UK Ltd is looking to appoint a Quality Specialist to take responsibility for the provision of Programme Quality Assurance and Compliance monitoring of the Fixed Wing Aircraft Programmes activities. A person who is dynamic with a strong ability for self-motivation to lead their own tasks and objectives. BDUK’s Aircraft Programmes Quality Management System (QMS) is approved by the MAA and meets the requirements of DAOS, MAOS and CFAOS.

The Aircraft Programmes Quality system is also certified to ISO9001:2015, AS9100D and AS9110C. The company plans to extend these accreditations to new sites and seek additional certifications in support of its diverse growing business needs. The Fixed Wing Aircraft Programme Quality Specialist will essentially be responsible for contributing to the maintenance of the current certifications and supporting the delivery of new ones as the company grows.

The Fixed Wing Aircraft Programme Quality Specialist will be a member of the Aircraft Programmes Quality function and report on Quality matters to the Fixed Wing Aircraft Programmes Quality Manager, with direct access to the Form 4 Aircraft Programmes Quality Manager.

Specific duties include:

• Reviewing internal occurrence reports, DASORs and acting as lead on-site safety/quality investigator
• Lead auditor, ensuring that all requirements are audited through internal audit every 12 months against MRP Regulations and AS9100/AS9110 standards
• Establishing and maintaining a quality management system, to support/maintain the Boeing Fixed Wing approvals to MRP and 3rd party certified requirements
• Liaising with Boeing Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and Supply Management & Procurement (SM&P) in assessing contractors and sub-contractors, for extension of the quality system.  Including reviewing Supplier Statement of Works (SSOW) for new suppliers, or for contract reviews with existing suppliers and assisting SQA
• Support customer and supplier occurrence reports with appropriate investigations
• Review all new and reviewed document control changes, within the Fixed Wing Aircraft Programmes requirements
• Review, as part of the Functional Change Board process, all regulatory changes and provide impact statements
• Remain at all times cognisant of the importance of Human Factors and lead/manage your team tasks accordingly
• Support the Fixed Wing Aircraft Programmes bid teams with document reviews, artefacts and solutions for new work bids, through campaign, mobilization and execution
• Supporting Boeing Fixed Wing Aircraft Programmes with regards to on-site and contract Quality Assurance
• Supporting customer on-site meetings with regards to Quality Occurrence Reports
• Other Quality related tasks as directed by the Quality Team Lead and Quality Manager

Preferred Education/Experience

• HNC in an Aerospace/Engineering discipline
• Aircraft Maintenance Experience
• Experience Aerospace / Defence background
• Previous Fixed Wing or Rotorcraft knowledge and experience
• Previous experience of Quality Assurance Management
• Lead/ Internal Auditor AS9100 /ISO9001
• Knowledge of MAA Regulations
• Quality Management techniques
• Continuous Improvement Techniques and Management 

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.