Quality Engineer

Morson are recruiting a Responsible Quality Assurance Engineer for an initial 12-month hybrid contract with our leading Stevenage based defence and space client. Candidates must be ok to work 2 – 3 days/week on site in Stevenage. The Quality Assurance Engineer will lead and assure quality excellence of processes & products for the project and will be responsible for ensuring that the Spacecraft Integration, Processes & Methods are managed according to quality requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Operationally lead the project quality team (Inspectors, Operational QAs), giving priorities on workload and escalating issues.
• Manage completion of corrective and preventative actions to closure
• Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction
• Potential opportunity of additional Responsibilities as Satellite QA Deputy:
• Focal Point and coordinator for Quality Assurance for Satellite business line.
• 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.
• Drive area quality mindset and support all improvement projects.
• Potential additional Responsibilities as MPF QA Deputy:
• Represent Spacecraft Production Quality in decision forums for Satellite.
• Accountable for the management of the ECWP QA costs for Satellite.
• Drive the bid process with Spacecraft Production in Satellite.
• Promote a team spirit and collaborative culture within the Satellite QA team.