Quality Engineer
Overview
JETMS Completions is an Aircraft Interiors company based at Biggin Hill Kent, London. Its main objective is to supply Design, Certification, Manufacture and Installation of commercial and VVIP aircraft interiors to the aviation industry.
JETMS is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider globally, managing a fleet of approximately 221 aircraft. In addition to ACMI services, ASG offers a wide range of aviation solutions, including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and more.
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our well-established EASA / CAA Part 145 and CAA Part 21, sub-part G organization. The Quality Engineer will be based at Biggin Hill Airport and ideally have been certifying staff position holder (FormSRG1769). The successful candidate must be flexible and dedicated to our company’s progress and work within budgets and constraints applicable to a growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conformity of outbound products and releasing on CAA/EASA Form one.
- Development and maintenance of the Company Quality System policies and procedures
- Maintaining and updating the Company MOE, POE and QMS
- Conducting and maintaining the company Quality Audit program
- Hosting Customer inspections
- Implementing and continuously improving the Quality and Safety System.
- Maintaining the independence of the quality department/s ensuring compliance with EASA regulations
- Maintaining present knowledge of EASA Part 145 and Part 21, Subpart G and SMS Risk based management.
- Carrying our risk assessments including Health and Safety.
- Negotiating with the CAA, EASA and other airworthiness authorities on behalf of the Company
- Conducting investigations compliance and preparing reports on quality, technical and maintenance issues as required to show compliance with regulations as appropriate
- Auditing and monitoring of service providers / suppliers to ensure the required standards are being met
- Lead RCCA activities using 8D methodologies for internal non-conformances, IOR’s and MOR’s
- Acting as the onsite focal point for all communication with the in respect to quality and Health and safety matters.
- Creating quality plans and reviewing inspection requirements and ensuring that they are met
- Maintaining Calibration and tooling control.
- Monitoring and updating KPI’s / SPI’s
- Accomplishing such other duties as may be reasonably directed by the Accountable Manager or Quality Manager
- Knowledge & Qualifications:
- At least 3 years Quality experience in Aircraft interiors or a similar role
- CQI certificate or diploma in Quality assurance Degree in Aerospace Engineering Experience:
- Experience in aircraft component repair & component manufacturing workshops
- Experience in management and quality control / quality assurance activities of aircraft maintenance and repair organization's
- Successful completion of a Quality Auditing Course E.g. EN/AS 9100 Auditor/Lead Auditor course
- Thorough knowledge of International and National Civil Aviation legislation, EASA, CAAAbility to priorities and handle pressure
- Conform to EASA / CAA Part 145, EASA 21 Sub Part G.A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office packages
- Ideally from an interior component manufacturing background.
Skills, Competencies & Personal Attributes:
- Good numeracy and literacy.
- Practical knowledge of MS Office packages.
- Confident verbal and written communication skills with good telephone manner.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced pressured environment.
- A strong attention to detail is required.
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