MERITUS are recruiting for a Spacecraft Operational Quality Engineer to join our client on an initial 12 month contract working from their major site in Stevenage. We are looking for someone with
CLEAN ROOM
experience,
OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
experience and
ELECTRICAL QUALITY
experience. SPACECRAFT OPERATIONAL QUALITY ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £31 PER HOUR - STEVENAGE - 12 MONTHS - CLEAN ROOM EXP - ELECTRICAL - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS The QA is fully empowered to manage all aspects of quality within the Spacecraft Production work area. Performing critical inspection activities and witnessing critical operations. Lead and influence the prevention of non-conformances and enforcing the quality mind set in the local work areas. Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction. Collate build reconciliations and open points (e.g. open work orders). Perform Quality surveillance in the local work areas to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements. Ensure open actions from critical inspections are managed and tracked during all production phases. Attend and support PPS (root cause analysis) / IRB (internal review board) meetings where required Review and supply feedback of quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness Request and/or carry out a process audit as and when necessary Review Spacecraft Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements through QVPs and standards, whether specific or more general. If needed, reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors. Reviewing
drawings as needed in support of a work instruction review. Apply our client's Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability Required skills: Essential: A recognised engineering apprenticeship and/or equivalent academic qualification with at least 3 years Production, Quality or Engineering experience within the Aerospace or Military industry, Good understanding of Quality Assurance and product assurance activities. Communication skills to motivate others to improve the quality of their work as well as to explain your findings clearly. Teamwork and leadership attributes with excellent written and oral communication and persuasion skills. Solid hardware inspection background. Willingness to work on shift, on-call or off-site when required. Knowledge of Space Quality standards would be a strong advantage. Desirable: Lean, continuous improvement qualifications ESA qualification would be a plus Experience with 3D drawings (Catia,3DX) would be a plus Knowledge on composite/carbon would be a plus
CLEAN ROOM
experience,
OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
experience and
ELECTRICAL QUALITY
experience. SPACECRAFT OPERATIONAL QUALITY ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £31 PER HOUR - STEVENAGE - 12 MONTHS - CLEAN ROOM EXP - ELECTRICAL - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS The QA is fully empowered to manage all aspects of quality within the Spacecraft Production work area. Performing critical inspection activities and witnessing critical operations. Lead and influence the prevention of non-conformances and enforcing the quality mind set in the local work areas. Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction. Collate build reconciliations and open points (e.g. open work orders). Perform Quality surveillance in the local work areas to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements. Ensure open actions from critical inspections are managed and tracked during all production phases. Attend and support PPS (root cause analysis) / IRB (internal review board) meetings where required Review and supply feedback of quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness Request and/or carry out a process audit as and when necessary Review Spacecraft Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements through QVPs and standards, whether specific or more general. If needed, reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors. Reviewing
drawings as needed in support of a work instruction review. Apply our client's Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability Required skills: Essential: A recognised engineering apprenticeship and/or equivalent academic qualification with at least 3 years Production, Quality or Engineering experience within the Aerospace or Military industry, Good understanding of Quality Assurance and product assurance activities. Communication skills to motivate others to improve the quality of their work as well as to explain your findings clearly. Teamwork and leadership attributes with excellent written and oral communication and persuasion skills. Solid hardware inspection background. Willingness to work on shift, on-call or off-site when required. Knowledge of Space Quality standards would be a strong advantage. Desirable: Lean, continuous improvement qualifications ESA qualification would be a plus Experience with 3D drawings (Catia,3DX) would be a plus Knowledge on composite/carbon would be a plus
