Lead Quality Engineer Goods Inwards Inspection

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

11/26/2024

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Lead Quality Engineer -Goods Inwards Inspection to effectively lead a team responsible for the Inspection of Goods received into the business with responsibility to meet the needs of the business and deliver against commitments.

Assure that processes are being followed in accordance with the requirements of the Business Management System (BMS) and to lead resolution processes where this is not the case.

Identify, verify, maintain and recommend quality and business improvement processes within the business and the supply chain required to maintain company quality approvals.

Work closely with all levels of internal and external customers including approval authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Goods Inwards Inspection team
• Develop and approve Inspection Processes and Plans for the verification of incoming product
• Ensure the maintenance and calibration status of all tooling within the area
• Identify and deploy new inspection tooling and equipment to support the verification of product
• Proactively lead by good example and manage all direct reports to achieve business strategy and departmental objectives
• Manage Inspection priorities and KPI and coordinate with the Organisational customers
• Support of any investigations arising from Quality issues through to their documented conclusion, with supporting root cause analysis and solutions to prevent re-occurrence
• Manage completion and effectiveness of Corrective and Preventative measures
• To ensure effective and timely issue of status and audit reports, supporting evidence and KPI’s for the QA/Compliance function
• Take an active part in the development and review of departmental measures
• Support of external Quality audits, assessments and visits by customers and authorities
• Ensuring that regular area checks are performed, reported and any associated issues are effectively resolved
• Support in the coordination and facilitation of timely responses and resolution of quality issues identified
• Assist with the generation of Quality Plans and proposals
• Support in the generation of First Article Reports internally as well as any associated customer facing activities for product verification.
• Support customer or supplier Source Inspection or Delegate Product Review Verification activities
• Facilitation of concession applications and engineering change requests
• Ensure the departmental objectives are achieved in line with the job holders individual objectives
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes
• Develop and support of a business improvement culture and associated activities e.g. process mapping, lean, continuous improvements etc.
• Assist with the maintenance of company approvals e.g. EASA/CAA, FAR, ISO, AS etc. to maintain airworthiness
• To regularly conduct performance reviews including PDRs with direct reports, providing constructive and positive feedback, agreeing SMART objectives and addressing underperformance
• Identifying training needs, coaching and developing direct reports, sharing appropriate information and knowledge to enable others to grow and develop in their role and progress their careers
• There may be additional activities to perform from time to time in order to maximise the contribution to Ultra Electronics PCS goals and objectives
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Has a proven range of Quality/Business Improvement experience
• Proven experience working within a quality management system
• Experience with auditing, both internal and supporting external audits
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and working with a supply chain
• Experience of liaising with internal and external customers
• Good communication skills demonstrated both verbally and in writing in the form of presentations and recommendations for improvement
• Works effectively with others
• Demonstrated experience in building good working relationships and gaining trust and respect with internal and external customers
• Plans work and delivers on time
• Demonstrates a “Can do” positive attitude
• Use own initiative within the scope of the role
• Makes timely decisions within the scope of the role
• Proactively able to manage own work to in order to achieve objectives
• Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software for the role (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  
  

Desirable Skills:

• Has worked in an Aerospace Organisation
• Experience in:
• Aerospace quality standards (e.g. AS9100, EASA Part 21, Part 145 etc)
• Other aerospace topics e.g. FOD, counterfeit avoidance etc.
• First Article / Parts Approval reporting methods (E.g. AS9102, PPAP etc.)
• Process Measurement techniques (e.g. SPC, KPIs, etc .)
• Verification of Incoming components including, Mechanical and Electronic
• Quality Management System and Process Mapping Software
• Education linked to Engineering Qualifications
• Educated to at least A level at grade C or above (or equivalent) Ideally educated to degree level
  
  

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package (benefits such as, retail vouchers, gym discounts, health screening and more!)
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
  
  

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.