Qc Engineer

Job Description Summary
An exciting opportunity to be part of the Wales Quality Control Team, working in partnership with Operations at a shop level to promote adherence to Quality and Safety Management Systems and conduct error investigations.
In this role you will drive Quality improvement and engagement within operational areas, and work with Quality peers, operational teams, and other support functions to assure the highest product Quality standards in accordance with regulatory and customer specific requirements.
The role will require you to promote a Quality culture at a shop floor level, by enhancing shop presence, supporting Quality queries, and conveying Quality metrics for continuous improvement.
The role will require you to conduct error investigations in-line with the Safety and Quality policy to identify root cause(s) and work in partnership with Operations and other support functions to determine permanent preventive actions to prevent future events.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct internal error investigations to identifying true root cause
• Promote a Quality culture throughout the business
• Investigate significantly out of tolerance items for product safety and compliance
• Participate in best practise sharing throughout the ATMRO network
• Supporting pro-active and re-active Quality concerns
• Support customer, regulatory and internal rating audits in-line with business audit plan
• Communicate with direct teams, and relevant business leadership on Quality related issues and Quality metrics
• Work cooperatively with the operational teams to identify systemic quality issues within the business and support in developing robust root cause, corrective and preventive actions
• Participate in the independent review of investigations
• Conduct work-station audits throughout the business to identify non-conformances and work with operational teams to resolve issues
• Timely execution of quality investigations and task related actions
• Conduct initial competence assessments
• Participate in operational daily management

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience in an aviation overhaul environment or a fast-paced industrial quality role
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral, and written skills
• Computer literacy is essential to the position
• Effective at managing multiple priorities under a tight deadline
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Accountable, takes responsibility for decisions, actions and results
• Resourceful, seeks simple solutions to complex problems
• Should be able to work under their own initiative whilst still supporting the team structure
• Ability to lead and influence peers

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Aviation sector - Quality systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken and the ability to interact at all levels - including senior business leadership, regulatory representatives, and customer / operator representatives.
• The ability to exercise role flexibility.
• The ability to work under their own initiative whilst supporting the team structure.
• A pragmatic approach to decision making, and the ability to understand and take account of the wider business picture.
• The ability to assimilate information quickly and make fact-based decisions

Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell.

Equal Opportunities
GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@ge.com .
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No