http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/quality-engineer-aerospace-midlands-redditch-200642185.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:11:09 +0000213548Quality Engineer - Aerospace (Midlands) Our client specialises in the design and production of high quality components and systems for applications in the civil and defence Aviation / Aerospace markets. With over 50,000 staff and customers in 150 countries they are suppliers to a large majority of the world's aircraft manufacturers, and support equipment in the field with airlines and air forces worldwide. A position has just come up for which they require a Quality Engineer for their Midlands office. Key responsibilties for the role include: - Completes Quality Engineering assignments with minimal supervision. - Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for manufacturing processes. - Provide technical advice and counsel to cross-functional teams assigned to process improvement projects. - Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers. - Assure that product shipped meets internal and external customer requirements. - Develop and implement corrective actions. - Prepare corrective action responses necessary. - Host Source inspectors and/or Customer Auditors as needed. - Prepare and present material to customer representatives and/or employees as required. - Provide technical support to both internal and external customers and suppliers as needed. - Formulate and implement quality assurance procedures, policies, and standards. - Supervise other personnel as assigned or required. - Other duties as assigned. Required experience - Experience in a manufacturing environment. - Ability to read and understand blue prints, specifications, and requirements. - Knowledge of machining, assembly operations, gauging, SPC, APQP, and quality assurance systems (ISO 9001, AS9100). - Experience in performing Quality Audits. - Experience using PC configured with MS Windows OS. Familiarity with MS Office software is desired. - Project Management experience is preferred. - Prior supervisory experience is preferred. - Membership of the CQI (Chartered Quality Institute), IQA (Institute of Quality Assurance)is preffered If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role please apply now or send your CV to jenna.beard@serl.co.uk Please note that due to the nature of the position it is a legal requirement that you are eligible to live and work in the UK and that you have been in the UK continuously for the last 5 years in order to be considered for this role. By sending us your CV, you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. In compliance with the regulations in place under the Employment Agencies Act, proof of identification will be required. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/quality-engineer-5-ca-california-200637666.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:16:53 +0000176071We are currently in the need of a highly experienced quality engineer specializing in all aspects of composites technology. Selected candidate will team with our composite development and manufacturing center supporting composites intensive prototype projects and existing programs. The position requires exceptional team focus and support through a broad range of tasks related to composite development/qualification/certification and production support. This position requires intimate involvement with product from initial concept to final delivery. The applicant must have broad knowledge of carbon, fiberglass and Kevlar based prepreg materials, solid laminate and honeycomb based construction, wet lay-up, secondary bonding and vacuum bagging techniques. Working knowledge of tooling, machining and fastener installation is required. Position requires leadership in attention to detail regarding correct and complete shop traveler and computer based documentation. Work with others as part of a team which includes giving and receiving feedback, assisting others in completion of tasks. Must possess interpersonal, listening, and participation skills. Effectively communicate written and verbal information such as tie-ins; job related information; reports; and/or required documentation. Maintain and update records. Follow oral/written instructions provided by the lead, team leader, supervisor and/or engineering. Organize work efficiently. Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Capable of visualizing a three-dimensional shape from a two-dimensional view, converting left-hand to right-hand views and understanding engineering drawing symbols, flag notes, general notes, geometric dimensions and tolerances. Understand the application of technical documents/information such as specifications, manufacturing plans and safety information. It requires a solid background in composites manufacturing and assembly processes and terminology. It requires familiarity with common types of aircraft/aerospace parts, components, and assemblies. Determine if work is complete and correct as specified by instructions, drawings, and specifications. One must have the ability to confer with customers and technical experts to ensure accuracy and completeness of content to contract requirements. Must be able to effectively communicate and be proficient with UG (unigraphics) and Catia platforms. One must be able to maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. Promote standardization across business activities, and evaluate emerging technologies for potential application business needs. Competencies General Coaching & Teaching Consistently and proactively clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding; provides advanced instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation to help team leaders, managers and internal employees develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently and proactively gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping team leaders, managers and internal employees, feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Collaboration Mentors others in working effectively and cooperatively with team leaders, managers and internal employees; consistently and proactively establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving team leaders, managers and internal employees and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or thought leadership to other project team leaders when doing so would benefit the organization. Communication Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques. Continuous Improvement Serves as an organizational expert on the review of unusually complex and advanced processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group and throughout the organization. Consistently and proactively identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores unusually complex relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Serves as a spokesperson for the organization in generating advanced ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently and proactively tests solutions; gathers feedback from fellow project leads, managers, internal employees on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness. Customer Focus Provides enterprise level modeling for making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive, high-level customer relationships as they relate to complex and large scale projects; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to senior level customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how complex project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve complex problems; provides enterprise level thought leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. Decision Making Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of highly advanced or unusually complex issues, problems, or opportunities across the organization; determines whether action is needed. Adeptly identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; has advanced knowledge in integrating unusually complex information from a variety of sources; detects unusually complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Guides others in creating relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; can be relied upon to formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; implements decisions reliably and initiates action within a reasonable time; includes team leaders, managers and internal employees in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Technical Engineering Processes Advanced/expert knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Advanced/expert knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business). Fabrication & Assembly Tools Advanced, expert knowledge of tool functions and capabilities (e.g., indexing, fixturing, handling) to support the manufacturing processes and flow. Operations Process Advanced/expert knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering). Advanced/expert knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-operations processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Logistics). Quality Systems Process Advanced, expert knowledge of production quality systems to analyze and resolve customer technical concerns. Extensive knowledge of QA organizations addressing customer quality concerns. Typical Education/Experience Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's proven experience, Master's with proven experience or PhD with proven experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.