Quality Engineer Development / New Product in Gloucester, Gloucestershire

About us
The Landing Systems world leading in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …

An exciting opportunity to join our Quality Department supporting Development projects such as A321XLR and interfacing into the engineering and operations teams.

In this role, you will be a leader in the deployment of APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) in order to achieve the best quality standards and satisfy our internal objectives and our customer requirements. You will be involved in the full product lifecycle of landing gear design, manufacture and support interacting with multiple sites and customers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* APQP Pilot and coach for multi-functional teams within engineering and production
* Introduce APQP tools to improve legacy production processes and controls
* Conduct quality investigations into events linked to the design of our products
* Supporting cross Quality topics such as improvement initiatives
* Conduct audits in the frame of SLS Design and Production Approvals (EASA Part 21J / 21G and customer delegations) and support internal teams in thorough root cause analyses and deployment of corrective actions
* Participate in the preparation and realization of engineering reviews
* Facilitate Design, Product and Process FMEA, Critical Items identification and events causal analysis
* Collaborating with the industrial development teams and supporting the transition between the Design and Industrial development phases
* Participating and facilitating Customer Reviews of Development Quality & APQP activities and associated KPIs
* Contribute to the identification and taking into account of lessons learnt across the business

What we're looking for
What do you need from me?
* You will have worked in a highly regulated industry, to include aerospace, automotive nuclear, Oil & Gas or similar
* Ability to read complex engineering drawings and specifications
* An understanding of root cause analysis techniques (8D, Ishikawa, 5WHY)
* Awareness of Industrialisation process
* Awareness of engineering and manufacturing principles and processes
* Qualification - apprenticeship/HNC/degree
It would be advantageous if candidates also had:
* Engineering background such as Design, Analysis or Product Support
* Understanding of aerospace QMS and regulatory requirements (EASA Part 21J/G)
* Auditor or Lead Auditor qualifications and experience
* Strong Landing System's product and process knowledge

Additional Job Information
What we will give you?
* Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
* Annual bonus & Share scheme options
* Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
* Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
* Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
* Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
* STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
* Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.