Quality Specialist

Summary: The Quality Specialist role involves overseeing Quality Assurance and Compliance monitoring for a defence client in Bristol or Milton Keynes on a 6-month contract. The position requires maintaining compliance with various ISO standards and supporting internal and external audits. The specialist will also manage non-conformities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Assurance team. Hybrid working options are available, with some travel to other work sites expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary quality point of contact for nonconformities and corrective actions.
• Support bids and proposals using Early Quality Involvement criteria.
• Plan and support Key Customer and Supplier joint management meetings.
• Complete internal audits within assigned timescales according to the annual Audit plan.
• Manage Non-Conformance from cradle to grave, including RCCA and verification.
• Collect data and produce slide packs for the Corrective Action Board (CAB).
• Support external audits as required.
• Ensure hardware and software compliance to standards.
• Attend Engineering Gate Reviews within allocated programmes.
• Collaborate with the Quality Lead and WCPQ function to drive continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• Understanding and previous experience of Quality Assurance Management.
• Basic Engineering Lifecycle knowledge.
• HNC in an Aerospace/Engineering discipline.
• Experience in Aerospace/Defence background is highly desirable.
• Lead/Internal Auditor AS9100/ISO9001.
• Knowledge of MAA Regulations.
• Understanding/experience of conforming to Defence Standards.
• Good understanding of Quality Management techniques.
• Continuous Improvement Techniques and Management.
• Computer literate.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other