Quality Systems Engineer

Quality Systems Engineer

Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world.  We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.

Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.

Location:              UK 

Salary:                  Competitive 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

•             25 days holiday + bank holidays 

•             Pension

•             Healthcare scheme

•             Life assurance

•             Employee Assistance Programme 

•             Retail discounts

•             Training opportunities 

• 37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday

To be successful in this position, you will have/be;

• Strong experience in working with Quality Management Systems within the aerospace industry
• Comprehensive understanding of aerospace quality standards and requirements (formal ISO 9001 and/or AS 9100 qualifications)
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant aerospace regulatory standards (EASA part 21G, EASA part 145, EASA part 21O, EASA part 21J)
• Proven experience in auditing (internal and suppliers) and managing the audit programme
• Valid internal/lead auditor certificate for ISO 9001 and/or AS 9100
• In-depth understanding of quality tools and techniques and quality control procedures
• Understanding of DOA-POA agreements, certifying staff, human factors and FOD and FAIR requirements
• Experience in liaison with third parties, including, but not limited to, certification bodies, regulatory authorities (i.e. EASA, CAA), customers and suppliers
• Experience in managing audits in the aerospace OASIS database
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret data and statistics
• Proven experience with driving root cause identification and corrective and preventive action implementation through structured problem-solving techniques (such as 8D) with Suppliers and Internally
• Experience guiding colleagues through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation as structured problem-solving subject matter expert
• Strong organisational, reporting, procedure writing & process mapping skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent Q-Pulse knowledge and experience is required.
• EPICOR (ERP) software experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China. 

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.

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The closing date for applications is 17th January 2025.  

Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.