Quality Inspector

Hello,

My client in Stansted is in need of a Quality Engineer.

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer is responsible for assisting with the assurance of the Quality system in an aircraft maintenance environment in accordance with the requirements of the CAA and various National Regulatory bodies with regard to the maintenance approvals the company holds.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Accountable for maintaining the Quality Management System in accordance with Inflite Engineering Services Ltd processes and procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Carrying out internal Part 145 audits, including maintenance sample audits and aircraft inspections along with audits of suppliers and contracted organisations
• Provide on-site support to the base maintenance activities in Stansted, as well as more occasional support to line station activities in Luton
• Develop a close relationship with all responsible managers within the Part 145 organisation to promote Quality and Safety systems
• Review applicable standards for each audit and prepare documentation including the updating of audit checklists
• Support the internal approval process, including supplier audits and the issue of single event authorisations
• Organise audit opening and closing meetings to ensure that the scope of the audit is fully understood and findings/timescales and corrective / preventive actions are agreed/fully understood
• Demonstrate an ‘added value approach’ to auditing
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the Regulatory Authority
• Maintaining accurate and up to date information within the departmental Quality Databases and KPI’s.
• Review Maintenance Organisation audit trends and recommend appropriate actions
• Supporting the certifying staff authorisation process

AUTHORITY:

• To provide assistance to the Quality Manager (QM)
• To request assistance from other departments
• To propose additional trainings and procedures updates

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a recognised Lead Auditor qualification or have the ability to work towards achieving this
• Excellent working knowledge of EASA/UK Part-145 & Part-66 along with knowledge of Part CAMO
• A team player with a proven track record in building strong working relationships with customers (internal & external)
• Good computer skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, particularly Excel
• Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to organise own workload whilst under pressure work and remotely within a matrix organisation
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas

The salary for this role is £40k - £46k,

If you are interested in this role please reply with an up to date CV.