We are looking for a Senior Quality Specialist to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

As a Senior Quality Specialist, As a Senior Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing inspection/test failure and rejection reports and ensures quality inspection team follows test plans and procedures on a consistent basis. Communicates to Engineering and Manufacturing teams of any unusual or concerning results discovered by the Quality Inspectors.

Location: Christchurch UK

Benefits: Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Performs data pack and shipping document reviews / Source Inspections and may perform actual inspection when required.

Reviews inspection/test failure and rejection reports and ensures quality inspection team follows test plans and procedures on a consistent basis. Communicates to Engineering and Manufacturing teams of any unusual or concerning results discovered by the Quality Inspectors.

Works with Engineering, Manufacturing and Inspection in assessment and resolution. Identifies test/inspection improvements and works with Engineering and Manufacturing teams on acceptable quality levels / improvement implementation.

Assist in maintaining QMS and product process documentation as part of a continuous improvement and best practice process.

Completes system and process audits.

Experienced in the interpretation of engineering drawings, schematics and process plans and assists Quality Engineering, Quality Inspection and Manufacturing in the development of inspection plans.

Support in maintaining new supplier evaluation, new parts validation and approval for new projects and resolve problems from supplier parts returned by customer or manufacturing including root cause analysis and problem resolution. 

Provide follow up to suppliers. Monitor/support suppliers’ product/process quality control system improvement by system/process/product audit, supplier training and project management etc.

Support the responsible person for site Security Control oversight for the business. Update of Security Procedures, related documents and structure in line with regulatory requirements

Your Expertise:

Qualified apprentice or recent graduate looking for a development opportunity.

BTEC qualifications looking for a wider challenge.

Manufacturing / Production experience looking to move into Quality.

Communicate well (one2one and in a team).

Be computer literate.

Be confident in M/S tools use or other associated tools / systems.

Be able to take on a task / project and complete it.

Have a practical hands-on approach / capability to progress within the business.

Being able to read and assess quality data (or have capability to learn how to).

Follow instruction but also give instruction over time.

Be able manage / lead Quality Projects over time.

Be willing to be trained in Quality Regulation, Quality Improvement Tools and Lean Tools over time.

Practical experience in a Aerospace company.

Awareness of a Quality Regulation standard (AS9100, ISO 9001​

3 - 5 years years experience in either:

A Manufacturing /Production environment.

A Technical / Process environment.

Quality environment (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, etc).

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport.

The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small – crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft. 

Our Values

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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