Job Description Summary

　　The Development Quality Engineer supports Engineering projects by assuring that the projects allocated to them follow their agreed and approved engineering plans. The quality assurance engineer, in conjunction with the DQA project focal, supports the development of the quality assurance plan, and then, by means of audits and reviews, helps the project demonstrate compliance.

　　Through product audits for early prototype units and conformity inspections for Qualification units, the Product and Test Integrity (PTI) team within DQA assures product integrity throughout the development process. Through knowledge and understanding of business processes and Quality requirements, facilitate compliant solutions to engineering problems experienced during development. The PTI team perform Qualification Test set-up inspections to assure that Qualification tests are applied in accordance with the customer approved test procedure. Expedite outstanding Quality issues and track late design changes in anticipation of the Production FAI and conduct a robust FAI to validate the correct consumption of the design by manufacturing, and that Quality risks during manufacture have been addressed.

　　Job Description

　　Roles and Responsibilities

　　Support the Quality Assurance Manager on assigned projects to achieve process assurance to programme and budget.

　　Support DQA project focal to Monitor and control the DQA budget against the agreed BoE and Project Specific Quality Assurance Plan informing project of budgetary spend against achievements.

　　Conduct timely DQA activities as detailed within the Project Specific Quality Assurance Plan, including auditing, document reviews, test oversight, attending reviews etc; raising DQA records and process Non-Compliance (NCs) where and when appropriate.

　　Provide status reporting to project and the DQA team.

　　Establish and maintain communication with the engineering project team and project management to ensure the voice of DQA is heard, while resolved any DQA issues in a timely manner.

　　Broadening knowledge of standards, practices and procedures in own discipline to execute functional policy/strategy; still developing functional knowledge and skills.

　　Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

　　Highlighting any need for assistance as and when required. Mentoring and training will be provided by senior team members for issues outside of defined policy/parameters.

　　Activity support, facilitate and promote improvement initiatives within the DQA team.

　　Has experience of manufacturing processes and systems including ERP and TipQA

　　Possesses a high level of integrity particularly as applied to Formal Inspection activities.

　　Is capable of sustained attention to detail and accurate recording of information.

　　Required Qualifications

　　This role requires basic engineering experience.

　　Regulated industry experience.

　　Desired Characteristics

　　Strong oral and written communication skills.

　　Ability to plan tasks on a regular basis and execute programs within an agreed budget and timescales.

　　Flexibility, capable of working multiple items in parallel.

　　Strong Time management skills.

　　Flexible Working

　　GE Aviation 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 Aviation 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;

　　Performance related bonus

　　Non-contributory Pension

　　Life Assurance

　　Group income protection

　　Private medical cover

　　Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

　　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 (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)

　　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. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

　　Additional Information

　　Relocation Assistance Provided: No