Quality Assurance Manager

Thales Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Location: Belfast, United KingdomHybrid working Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Assurance Manager Are you an inquisitive individual that has a passion for Quality Assurance? Are you looking for your next challenge with the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team that will support with your learning and development? Then look no further… What the role has to offer Work for an expanding domain in growth mode Experience working on design and development of products which a geographically unique Working on projects at the forefront of defence technology Key Responsibilities Planning and performing project audits and surveillance activities in accordance with the Project Quality Plans and audit strategy Acting as the customer’s representative inside the project or bid team and looking to maximize customer satisfaction and support any actions Managing and analysing reports to continually improve quality within the project, and ensure the quality performance is managed and reported to meet project time‑scales Encouraging and developing best practice, promoting a quality culture and environment of continuous improvement Generate monthly QA Advices for allocated Project and Bid Reviews in accordance with the Guidance provided and Reference system Lead project QA activities to ensure that Quality tasks are carried out in accordance with agreed Work Packages Effective generation, assurance and management of non‑conformances, with realistic stage target dates and actions agreed with NCR owners. Timely raising of Alerts when appropriate with escalation, as required, in order to reduce risks to the business Support Customer Surveys and work with functions to establish any necessary improvement plans, resulting from customer feedback About You Have proven experience working as a Quality Engineer OR Quality Assurance Manager in a manufacturing or engineering environment Have a detailed knowledge of current quality and related working practices and standards preferably AS9100 Be a qualified auditor or have similar experience Possess excellent communication and influencing skills to promote quality within the wider operations team Have experience of working within a project structure and experience of managing work packages – desirable Be a member of, or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute – desirable Benefits At Thales We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include a pension plan, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection as well as an employee assistance programme.In addition, our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefits to suit your needs. You can choose to add a number of optional benefits including healthcare cash plan, health assessments, family cover, private medical insurance, buying/selling annual leave, gym membership discounts and much more. Exclusive access to our discount site is also available. Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus, 27 days annual leave + 1 company day + UK public holidays, a Friday lunchtime finish and the opportunity to volunteer up to 3 days to support local charities and communities. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. In line with Thales’ Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Quality Assurance Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr