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Junior Programme Quality Engineer

Employer
General Dynamics UK
Location
Hastings, East Sussex
Salary
Competitive, flexible benefits & bonus
Closing date
12 Dec 2018
Reference
7531

Job Details

General Dynamics UK is a world-leader in the integration of cutting-edge defence and security systems, delivering decisive advantage to military, government and civil customers worldwide.

Our employee culture is one that thrives on innovation, embraces teamwork and possesses a strong will to succeed. The pioneering technologies and the quality of our people give us our competitive edge.  Dynamics is not just part of our name, it’s part of our spirit.

The Role:

Reporting through the Operational Quality Assurance Engineering Lead to the Senior Quality Manager. This position will be responsible for monitoring, analysing and identifying possible improvements through all aspects of Operational Quality Assurance, but with particular attention to the adherence of manufacturing quality standards through process implementation in accordance with Company processes. May also include the development and improvement of Operational Quality Assurance Processes and supporting process improvement in other business areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that Non-conforming products, services and processes are investigated and effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented
  • Performing audits at agreed points in the project/product lifecycle.
  • Providing support to Quality Engineers, Manufacturing leads, Programme Managers, Engineering and other business areas with regards to Quality as required.
  • Attendance at selected key reviews in accordance with agreed plans, including reviews at sub-contractors when required. (Depending on size of development and risk)
  • Review of key program/manufacturing plans and documents including sub-contractor produced documents.
  • Support the development of internal processes to ensure that the Quality Management system operates effectively and to business guidelines
  • Promote quality awareness within programs.
  • Prepare quality reports, for internal and external purposes.
  • Undertake analysis of defect findings to establish trends and conduct root cause analysis.

Education/Experience:

  • Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of M/S Office tools
  • Working Experience of ISO 9001/AS9100 Desirable
  • OND/HNC in an Engineering discipline (Electronics/Mechanical)
  • Experience of working in an manufacturing environment desirable

GDUK offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. A flexible benefits package, 25 days holiday, a compressed fortnight offering every other Friday off and an attractive bonus scheme.

Company

We are one of the UK’s leading defence companies and an important supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence. What sets us apart is not only our 60+ years of experience, but our commitment to providing an innovation-driven workplace for some of the best and brightest minds in the UK defence industry.

GD 1

We have established a worldwide reputation for excellence in delivering multi-domain C4ISR solutions, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and next-generation avionics systems.

Our colleagues innovate on a daily basis to meet our customers’ unique mission and land systems requirements.  While each individual brings their unique and valued expertise, personality, interests and perspectives to the organisation, one thing unites us all – our ongoing commitment to excellence, community, and teamwork.

GD 2

General Dynamics UK is part of General Dynamics Corporation, one of the top five defence companies in the world. General Dynamics, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide. The Company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems; armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

GD 3

In the UK we are structured around two main businesses:

Land Systems and Mission Systems. 

Our solutions include:

  • Avionic systems
  • Bowman
  • C4I systems - Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information
  • Digitised training solutions and services
  • ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance) systems
  • Modelling, simulation and experimentation systems
  • Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV)
Company info
Website
Telephone
(0) 1495 787 200
Location
Unit 1 and 3
Oakdale Court
Oakdale Business Park
Blackwood
South Wales
NP12 4AD
United Kingdom

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