Satellite Responsible QA Engineer

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Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
The Satellite Responsible QA Engineer will lead quality assurance activities, manage corrective actions, and implement quality improvements for spacecraft production processes. Responsibilities include writing inspection plans, conducting audits, and providing reports on quality performance indicators.
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Job Description:

A great opportunity has arisen to join the Stevenage Production Quality team on one of our exciting ENS/Satellite projects!

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

 
  • 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

  • Manage completion of corrective and  preventative actions to closure

  • Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction

  • Be the Production Quality focal point for the dedicated Satellite project (being part of the project team until the launch).

 

DETAILED ACTIVITIES:

 
  • Write a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) and continuously maintain it in accordance with project requirements. Write specific instructions to define the inspection processes or checks. Request additional inspections when needed, such as those in response to a technical warning notice. 

  • Chair gates reviews as defined in the project and as agreed with project PA (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Test Readiness Board, Delivery Review Board, Pre-Shipment Review, Shipment Readiness Review…). Ensure that all related actions are implemented.

  • Elaborate the Key Inspection Plan and support the Mandatory Inspection Plan.

  • Deliver quality briefs with the area manager in the shop floor to raise awareness to operators on lessons learned and good practice.

  • Prepare the incoming inspection plan/checklist.

  • Review Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements including inspection, verification points and configuration status. 

  • Manage all NCRs within the defined scope in production using problem solving tools. Confirm non-conformances and ensure 1st closure is defined and implemented. Chair Internal Review Board (IRB) and set functional team for the elimination of the root cause.

  • Ensure that 2nd closure actions are defined. Organise and chair 2nd closure reviews.

  • Proactively promote and conduct risk analyses (incl. PFMEA), and participate in the implementation and follow-up of preventive actions.

  • Elaborate audit plan and perform flash and process audits.

  • Ensure that lessons learned & near miss actions are implemented.

  • Support the elaboration and the efficiency of performance dialogue/SQCDP in the working area (schedule, daily work to achieve, top priorities, KPIs, achievements…) 

  • Provide reports as required by functional and project management.

  • Provide monthly report of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Deploy OES Initiatives – The company Quality improvement and cost of non-quality reduction plan.

  • Drive the implementation of the quality delegation initiative in the area.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Security Clearance required

  • Facilitation skills,

  • Understand and embrace quality improvement initiatives,

  • User and promoter of quality tools and methods,

  • Organised, practical and logical in work approach, 

  • Flexibility to travel within the UK and Europe when required,

  • Reporting skills,

  • Willingness to work on shift, on-call or off-site for short periods when required.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge of Space Quality standards,

  • Lean, continuous improvement qualifications, Green or Black belt would be desirable

  • Preferably accredited course in quality assurance or related disciplines. (e.g . IQA / IET / IMechE)

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Assurance

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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The Company
HQ: Herndon, VA
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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