Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

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.

Key Responsibility Areas

• 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

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.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

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.