Ref.

004849

Location:

United Kingdom, England, Yeovil

Salary Range:

Competitive

Closing Date:

This vacancy may close at any time, if this role is of interest to you we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to work within our Helicopter Division, based in Yeovil.

As Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, you will support the strategic aims of Leonardo Helicopters using a suitably accredited, approved and monitored supply chain.

Supplier Quality Assurance is a Global function that has developed and implemented supplier initial approval and surveillance processes based on Industry best practice.

Joining our team, you can experience challenging work, with a diverse range of supplier activities, where no two weeks are the same. There are many opportunities to learn and to travel.

What you will do

• Surveillance audits, new supplier approval, vendor database management
• Definition of the supply quality assurance policies and manual
• Plan, control and execute a central worldwide suppliers audit plan and provide relevant reporting
• Verify the degree of conformity of the Suppliers operating system to Leonardo Helicopters certification systems and manage the supplier approval list in collaboration with Procurement
• Collaborate with Certifications and Quality Managers to plan audit requirements
• Support airworthiness authorities in execution of their audit plans of the Leonardo Helicopters supply chain
• Assist in providing a new supplier approval service which supports the delivery of quality product from suppliers to acceptable timescales
• Assist in the management of Corrective Action Requests
• Provide guidance to other business areas and external suppliers regarding Supplier Quality matters
• Review and approve supplier Quality Plans against LH requirements.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance.  For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

What we are looking for

You really must have:

• Education to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject and have significant relevant experience in either Aeronautical, Avionics, Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Special Process or Manufacturing disciplines
• Sound knowledge of Regulatory standards such as EASA Part 21G and FAA FAR21
• Knowledge of Quality fundamentals, tools and techniques
• Computer literate
• Sound interpersonal skills at all levels
• Strong ability for interpretation of information against a requirement
• Able to communicate both verbally and in the writing of reports within all levels of an organisation
• Available to travel for short periods within and outside UK
• Able to display diplomacy and tenacity in the face of resistance

It would be nice if you had:

• Lead Assessor potential with practical experience of ISO 9001 and EN/AS9100
• A good knowledge of EASA PART21J and EASA/FAA Part 145

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.