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Poole, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Senior Quality Engineer in a large defence manufacturer working, and certified to AS9100 standard. Part of the project team on a military vehicle trials programme. Sole QA representative based at the satellite facility at the trials site. Responsible for inspection and day to day management of non conformance. Responsible for internal audits and maintaining the standards required for the site to maintain its AS9100 certification.Previously employed on vehicle production project. Main responsibility for product assurance by developing the inspections used to verify and maintain build standards. Also involved in change management and other processes to ensure delivered products conform to requirements.

Beckington

Providing product / quality assurance on a significant project to supply a system to MoD / Royal Navy requirements. This involves all aspects of product and quality assurance, from source inspections at supplier’s premises, all the way through to checking the installation onboard the vessel.

Telford, United Kingdom

Working as a Quality Engineer on a program to upgrade / reconfigure a large number of military vehicles for the MoD. • Develop procedures to assess incoming equipment against an input standard to ensure objectives can be achieved and to verify that all tasks have been completed prior to delivery to the customer.• Resolve on site quality issues relating to production and process levels.• Investigate and carry out RCA on non-conformances.• Interface with GDLS – FPE Production, Engineering and Operations functions to resolve issues.• Implement continuous improvement measures throughout the process whilst maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, AQAP’s and other defence standards.• Maintain records to allow for full product traceability and auditing.• Support quality inspection function for incoming goods to ensure compliance with drawing and PPAP data.• Work with GDLS - FPE SQA as required to assist in the resolution of supplier issues.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Quality Control Leader responsible for all QC matters for the power, marine and offshore projects under the control of JZHC Poole.Key Objectives & Responsibilities:• Responsibility for the design and implementation of quality control procedures.• Responsible for the co-ordination of inspection activities globally for JZHC Poole• Assistance with supplier audits globally for JZHC projects• Provide specialist support, advice and assist with the development and implementation of project Inspection & Test Plans.• Assist with the definition of effective corrective and preventive actions

Poole, Dorset

Project Manager within the aerospace section of Field International Limited, a precision engineering company with facilities in Europe and Asia. Field International are one of the world leaders in the design and manufacture of aircraft maintenance tooling, ground support equipment, military components and bespoke precision engineering. Field International are an Airbus Tier 1 supplier and a Boeing Aircraft Tooling Licensee.Key Objectives & Responsibilities• Manage day to day operational aspects of the Airbus Tier 1 Supplier contract.• Achieve project objectives by planning project activities and progress• Reschedule and plan activities in reaction to changing customer priorities• Responsible for status reporting to the board of directors• Ensure the project is delivered within the constraints of time, scope, cost and quality• Work with the Quality Department in the resolution of quality issues• Provide the customer interface for the project

Winfrith, Dorset

Working in the UK nuclear industry providing quality engineer support to the major decommissioning projects on the RSRL Winfrith site. Key Objectives & Responsibilities:• Provide specialist support, advice and assist with the development and implementation of project quality plans• Assist with the development and maintenance of local management system arrangements• Assist with the development and implementation of project self monitoring plans• Act as a focal point for the co-ordination of independent assessments relating to the areas supported• Assist with the definition of effective corrective and preventive actions• Undertake specific tasks agreed with the managers of the areas supported• Promote effective implementation of RSRL management system requirements within projects supported

Dorset

Working on a military vehicle production program at the facility of a key strategic partner to set up, maintain and improve the quality function in all areas. Required to work autonomously, as well as with other members of the Operations team and also our strategic partner on site to deliver a “right first time” complex product to a demanding production schedule. Key Objectives & Responsibilities:• Key on site representative for GDLS - FPE in all quality related matters• Develop and implement the quality process, procedures, control measures, documentation starting from a clean sheet• Interface with GQAR (Government Quality Assurance Representative), our strategic partner and GDLS - FPE Engineering and Operations functions• Investigate all internal and external non-conformances, using quality tools such as 8D and FMEA• Implement continuous improvement measures throughout the process• Resolve on site quality issues on production and process levels• Work with GDLS - FPE SQA to report and assist in the resolution of supplier issues• Deal with all customer issues and facilitate customer visits from a quality function level as required• Maintain records to allow for full product traceability and auditing• Report back quality issues and key metrics to GDLS - FPE Quality Department and maintain effective communication with other sites in the supply chain.• Support quality inspection function for incoming goods and outgoing product• Deliver quality related training and awareness as appropriate• Perform system, process and product audits in line with the audit schedule

Worldwide

A full 23 year military career as a mechanical engineer. Filled all roles and ranks up to Warrant Officer status. Responsible for all maintenance and repairs, carried out by multi-trade sections. This ranged from small sections (16 tradesmen) providing intimate support to armoured Units, all the way up to an Armoured Company (68 tradesmen) support a Brigade.Key Objectives & Responsibilities: • Routine maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis and repair on the full range of military vehicles. This was often carried out using limited resources and working in a very high pressure situation.• Routine maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis and repair of complex pneumatic and hydraulic systems on construction plant vehicles and equipment including generators, compressors and other ancillary equipment.• Military crane instructor, responsible for ensuring that LOLER / PUWER were implemented and all personnel were trained in the safe use of lifting equipment and accessories. Appointed competent person for the inspection of lifting equipment and accessories.• Responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the workshop and its procedures met the standard required, to pass Quality audits. This included carrying out self assessment of processes and procedures and internal auditing. • Responsible for the implementation of Health & Safety legislation relating to the personnel and areas under my direct supervision. • Management of all HR aspects for the workforce including holidays, technical courses and other professional development.