Job Summary

Lead and implement digitalisation changes within the Spacecraft Production Quality department. Be the focal point for Quality production for any digital initiative and digital tools implementation such as Non-Conformance Management, Manufacturing Execution system, 3D drawing, 360 camera, photogrammetry.

Reporting To

Head of Spacecraft Production Quality Stevenage

Job Profile

Master the new digital tools deployed in our Stevenage cleanrooms across all areas of the satellite manufacture.
Liaise with IT department to ensure the new software are smoothly deployed and fit in with the end users: the build inspection team and the Quality engineers
Collecting feedback from end users (the quality team) and discussing that with the IT/development teams to identify what solutions to implement and what issues to be further escalated.
Manage and perform training sessions "on the job" for the Quality team.
Liaise and report to the QA improvement leader and QA managers to highlight risks and identify saving opportunities linked with digitalisation.
Liaise with the quality team to identify and propose improvements of the tools or on the processes.

Skills/Experience Required

Essential -

Organised, practical, and logical in work approach - with good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of production quality processes (As build as design report, non-conformance management, problem solving, final inspections…)
Ability to bring changes, convince and influence people at all levels of the organisation
Fast learner and adapt to new software
Dedicated to continuous learning and self-improvement
Open to and seeks out feedback, using it to reflect on ways to improve
Demonstrate accountability and responsibility
Enthusiastic to train people and actively listen to concerns and feedbacks
Flexibility to travel within the UK and Europe when required - on an occasional basis

Desirable -

Experience in the following digital tools: Delmia/Apriso, Catia/3DEx, SAP, Windchill, NC CAPA, Solumina
Knowledge of Space Quality standards or equivalent - ECSS/EN9100/ISO9001 etc.
Lean, continuous improvement qualifications, Green or Black belt would be desirable
Preferably accredited course in quality assurance or related disciplines - e.g. IQA/IET/IMechE

Education & Training

Essential -

Degree or equivalent (such as HND) in an Engineering related discipline

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