MERITUS are recruiting for a Spacecraft Quality Engineer to join our client in Stevenage on an initial 12 month contract. We are ideally looking for CVs with experience in planning inspections, leadership and coming from the wider manufactuirng industry.

SPACECRAFT QUALITY ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £36 PER HOUR - STEVENAGE - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

The role is a Quality Engineer with opportunity of additional responsibilities as Satellite QA deputy:

• Define and perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities, by ensuring correct implementation of procedures and processes, to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements
• Lead prevention and quality improvements of Spacecraft Production processes
• Operationally lead the project quality team (Inspectors, Operational QAs), giving priorities on workload and escalating issues.
• Manage completion of corrective and preventative actions to closure
• Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction

DETAILED ACTIVITIES:
Write a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) and continuously maintain it in accordance with project requirements. Write specific instructions to define the inspection processes or checks. Request additional inspections when needed, such as those in response to a technical warning notice.

Chair gates reviews as defined in the project and as agreed with project PA (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Test Readiness Board, Delivery Review Board, Pre-Shipment Review, Shipment Readiness Review ). Ensure that all related actions are implemented.

• Elaborate the Key Inspection Plan and support the Mandatory Inspection Plan.
• Deliver quality briefs with the area manager in the shop floor to raise awareness to operators on lessons learned and good practice.
• Prepare the incoming inspection plan/checklist.
• Review Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements including inspection, verification points and configuration status.
• Manage all NCRs within the defined scope in production using problem solving tools. Confirm non-conformances and ensure 1st closure is defined and implemented. Chair Internal Review Board (IRB) and set functional team for the elimination of the root cause.
• Ensure that 2nd closure actions are defined. Organise and chair 2nd closure reviews.
• Proactively promote and conduct risk analyses (incl. PFMEA), and participate in the implementation and follow-up of preventive actions.
• Elaborate audit plan and perform Flash and process audits.
• Ensure that lessons learned & near miss actions are implemented.
• Support the elaboration and the efficiency of performance dialogue/SQCDP in the working area (schedule, daily work to achieve, top priorities, KPIs, achievements )
• Provide reports as required by functional and project management.
• Provide monthly report of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Deploy OES Initiatives - The company Quality improvement and cost of non-quality reduction plan.
• Drive the implementation of the quality delegation initiative in the area.
• Drive area quality mindset and support all improvement projects.
• Potential additional Responsibilities as MPF QA Deputy:
• Represent Spacecraft Production Quality in decision forums for Satellite.
• Accountable for the management of the ECWP QA costs for Satellite.
• Drive the bid process with Spacecraft Production in Satellite.
• Promote a team spirit and collaborative culture within the Satellite QA team.