Advanced Quality Engineer
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
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About the company:
Why work with us?
We are breaking the boundaries and pushing our commitment in the EVTOL world by Changing the way the world travels. Our mission is powered by pioneers and progress is our prerogative.
Here at Vertical, we are developing the UK’s first fully electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), the VX4. With zero-operating emissions. Vertical is transforming the way people travel through offering a faster, safer and greener way to move.
Founded in 2016, Vertical is a leading aerospace and technology company, with the largest global pre-order book with prestigious airline partners such as Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines, and our exceptional partner ecosystem includes the likes of Rolls-Royce and Honeywell.
My Impact as an Advanced Quality Engineer
You will support the production and manufacturing engineering teams to build safe and compliant development aircraft and documentation and ensure that all that all production operations are supported by a quality control plan as a minimum and introduce further APQP tools wherever possible.
What success will look like for the Advanced Quality Engineer
- Deliver within the confines of ISO9001, CAA Part 21,
- Manage the non-conformance management system and resolve issues in a timely manner to reduce impact to rigorous programme schedules
- Support the control of non-conforming product and Quarantine Store,
- Identify and champion continual improvement activities.
- Monitor the build with regards to quality assurance and quality control and support the build team in all aspects related to quality,
- Conduct metrology activities to confirm the as built meets the as designed
- Support the maintenance and management of the organisations QMS
- Maintain equipment calibration schedule and records,
Everything sounds very interesting but how do I know this is the role for me?
We are looking for people that will have the following qualifications and experiences:
- 3+ years in Quality Assurance / Control
- 5+ years of working within defined Quality Management Systems
- Experience of manufacturing processes
- Effective communication skills
- Experience in Internal and/or External Auditing
- Metrology and/or NDT experience
- Degree / HND / HNC in Engineering or equivalent
- Proven experience in controlling manufacturing processes
- Composite manufacturing experience
Preferred Experience
- Experience within a regulated environment of advanced technology
(e.g., aerospace, defence, automotive design and manufacturing) - Experience of regulatory requirements in an aerospace approved organisation
- ISO 9001:2015 or higher training
- Lean Six sigma qualification (i.e. green belt/ black belt)
- Experience in training or development of others
What can you expect from us? For us it is important that people feel valued for the impact they have and are able to thrive and experience the career journey of a lifetime. Our overall approach to reward seeks to offer competitive packages that attract the diverse and talented people we need to achieve our ambitious objectives
Our Vertical Additional Benefits
- ‘Primary Benefits’ are available as standard, 5% Pension Match, 2 x Salary Life Insurance, Income Protection, 26 days + bank holiday and the opportunity for extra 5 days when getting married or forming a civil partnership
- ‘Flex Fund Benefits’ are benefits that don’t come as standard, but you can ‘pay’ for using a company provided ‘Flex Fund’ (equal to 4% of salary) Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, EV Car Subscription, Home EV Charger, Holiday Buy, Pension Top Up, and many more
- ‘Payroll benefits’ Workplace ISA, Commuter Loan, Interest Free Technology Loans
- ‘Extra benefits’ are the many benefits we offer that can be accessed through our rewards platform, incl. Discounted Shopping Scheme, Eye Care Benefits, Free Mortgage Advice, Financial and Comprehensive Wellness Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in our market leading employee long-term-incentive plan
Our Ways of Working In the UK we have two offices and a Battery facility in Bristol, an office in London and a site in Kemble with well stocked free kitchen provisions including hot drinks, fruit and breakfasts every weekday. Our typical full time working week is 37.5 hours. We recognise the world of work is rapidly evolving and that 9-5 is no longer a fitting pattern for many. We want to support all employees to deliver their roles to the best possible standard by offering an additional level of flexibility between our sites and home where suitable for your role. Typically, this is agreed with your team, ensuring there are times for collaboration on site and work from home as appropriate.
Do you like the look of this opportunity but not sure if you meet all the criteria we’ve outlines? Here at Vertical, we are working to create an environment of growth, diversity and opportunities for people to take on challenges and push the status quo.
We understand some people may not apply to jobs unless they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have much of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure... we'd love to hear from you.
This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.
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