Quality Assurance Team Leader

The Quality Assurance Team Leader is responsible to the Quality Manager for leading a team to provide assurance against the appropriate regulatory, statutory and business requirements.

The post will be established in the Qatar Project Team at a suitable time to work in association with the Quality Manager to develop and maintain the Qatar Quality Management System. The post will also be responsible for establishing and managing assurance program which demonstrates  compliance and conformance to the Regulatory Framework.  (Part 145, Part M and WOME)  

The role holder may be required to carry out additional or alternative tasks from time to time, subject to holding the appropriate qualifications.

• Assuring compliance with appropriate expositions, standards and associated procedures. (Part 145, Part M & WOME)
  
• Implementing Assurance management across the QEAF Typhoon Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness platforms and support managers in understanding the practical applications of regulatory material, through effective identification of compliance, conformance and non-conformance. 
  
• Promoting a positive assurance culture across the organisation
  
• Prioritising activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency.
  
• Representing the Quality Manager at management reviews, where necessary.
  
• Responsibility for the assessment and escalation of critical issues which may impact Airworthiness or Safety
  
• Assisting in providing as required assurance and oversight to the aircraft Ferry and acceptance activities of deliverables from BAE Systems Air.
  
• Responsibility for the leadership of the Assurance Team members
  
• Acting as primary contact for Quality Assurance related activities and provide appropriate Support & Liaison to the QEAF customer
  
• Conducting audits in line the Quality Assurance Program
  
• Compiling audit reports, highlighting any issues for escalation including the status of non-conformance to promote timely closure.  
  
• Provide assurance for Typhoon Maintenance & Continuing Airworthiness Management Activities
  
• Provide support to NCR owners/stakeholders with regards to Root Cause Analysis. Ensure effective RCA is implemented for NCR’s
  
• Ensuring the integration key stakeholders at all stages during assurance activities
  
• Ensuring Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by stakeholders
  
• Managing the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews.
  
• Generating and implementing effective improvements to overcome any audit non-compliance and monitor effectiveness
  
• When requested provide Quality & Assurance support/guidance to all teams within the Typhoon Maintenance Organisation
  
• Support the stand up of new capability through the Capability audit and FMV process.
  
• Support external audits from M&CA, maintain effective comms and ensure external NCR’s are managed effectively
  
• Supporting ESR responsibilities and assurance activities for Explosive Safety
  
• Ensure all external quality faults are effectively managed via the QOR process. Maintain engagement with the UK Typhoon in-service Support Quality Team
  
• Control and management of Quality Data with effective trend analysis
  

• Performance indicators – Assure compliance to the QEAF Typhonn Regulatory Framework. Support Assurance activities by meeting delivery targets and reporting any impact on safety, conformance and compliance.
  
• Completion of activities – Ensure all Assurance activities are appropriately documented and the appropriate records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate.
  
• Procedure/standards – Comply with the Customers Regulatory Framework and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify and propose changes, as required.
  
• Management System Assurance – Assurance activities are compliant with the Customers Regulatory Framework (Part M, Part 145 & WOME), including supporting Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information to support the relevant reviews. Support the implementation of identified improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness.
  
• Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the relevant Regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any Regulatory-driven changes into the Aircraft Maintenance Organisation and Support Assurance activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements and complete all company mandated training.
  

• Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews and the incorporation of required changes into Aircraft Maintenance and Support Assurance processes. 
  

Requirements

• Recognised assurance/lead auditor qualification, complimented with vocational experience acceptable to the approving competent authority.
  
• Working knowledge of appropriate regulatory requirements, including their interaction and application.
  
• Ability to maintain independence from areas to be assured.
  
• Ability to support a continuous improvement culture underpinned by appropriate management reporting systems and escalation processes.
  
• Analytical thinker with strong detail orientation and experience in root cause analysis.
  
• Ability to analyse & interpret data trends and understand the impact potential of cumulative risk.
  
• Understanding and application of current IT systems used for assurance and Team Management activities.
  
• Full understanding of Maintenance and Training Regulations.
  
• Human Factors- Standard Course Specification
  
• E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification
  
• ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification
  
• IT Literate
  
• Explosive Safety & Awareness – (Desireable)