Quality Lead - Defence and Aerospace

Role & responsibilities

• Define entire quality management system and ensure adherence to global Aerospace & Defence standards
• Driving continuous product / process improvements using statistical / analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and lean methodologies
• Working with other Quality functions and Cross Business Teams (CBTs), to affect rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communications skills
• Monitoring all Quality Assurance systems to ensure compliance with Customer requirements
• Acting as the main point of contact on all Quality matters, internally and externally.
• Maintaining and improving departmental operational performance, to meet the requirements of regulatory authorities, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and external and internal customers.
• Drive preparation & approval of Quality SOPs, ensuring they are fit for purpose against customer quality requirements and company policy.
• Ensuring that all activities are performed in accordance with QMS.
• Ensuring that there is an internal audit programme in place which is communicated to Operations.
• Ensuring that the supplier and subcontractor audits are performed and reported against schedule.
• Ensuring that there is an operator self-inspection programme in place whenever possible to support workflow

Preferred candidate profile

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must:

• B.E / B Tech – Mechanical from Recognized/Premier Institutes

Relevant EXPERIENCE:

Must:

• 10-12 years’ of work experience in aircraft manufacturing parts as Quality assurance/ control engineer
• experience and knowledge of customer / governing body audits
• Experience in production and manufacturing related tasks
• Knowledge KAIZEN, 5S, AS9100 and other quality tools
• Experience of Quality in precision parts manufacturing in Aerospace industry is mandatory

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