Lead Quality Specialist Production Regulation

Lead Quality Specialist Production Regulation GE Aerospace
• Cheltenham, England, UK

Reporting directly to the Cheltenham Lead Quality Engineer this role will have primary accountability for the GE Cheltenhams Site Quality Management System. You will build on demonstrated experience of Aerospace Regulations and requirements to support the wider quality team and work on improvement initiatives providing a daily conduit between Site Quality Leadership and Cell based activities. You will also have ownership and management of key Quality and Compliance metrics and proactively drive the continuous improvement of performance through hands‑on engagement with the cross‑functional team.

The Cheltenham facility is a hub of innovation for avionics and electrical power systems. It designs, develops and manufactures advanced avionics systems, flight management solutions and electrical power technologies for commercial and military aircraft. Cheltenhams focus on cutting‑edge solutions that underpin safety, efficiency and performance of aircraft worldwide while fostering local expertise and contributing to the UK’s aerospace industry.

• Compliance
  • Quality Management System
    • Engage, support and lead external audits in cell by our Customers and Regulators.
    • Coordinate timely responses to internal quality issues and quality related activities on the shop floor.
    • Support creation, processing, approval, verification and closure of Non‑Conformances.
    • Integral part of the Quality Leadership Team, influencing and responsible for cell‑based activities to ensure system compliance and its correlation into the QMS via training, audit and GEMBA.
    • Support the Lead Quality Engineer and coordinate shop personnel covering all areas of Quality including regulatory compliance.
    • Drive product process and compliance improvement through the Production Cell.
    • Collaborate with the Lead Quality Engineer to support strategy development for Quality reporting of metrics and regulatory performance monthly (defect analysis, reporting, spot audit performance, competence training etc).
  • Authorisation Control
    • Manage and support stamp authorisation applications and associated on‑job training to maintain compliant and effective personnel competency.
    • Assist with independent investigations into Human Factors Quality Alerts, Corrective Actions, Notices of Escape and Red Cards as required.
  • Improvement
    • Represent the Quality function at Value Stream Daily Management Meetings, owning and responsible for assigned quality actions.
    • Escalate non‑compliance identified on the shop floor to Quality Leadership.
    • Support development and maintenance of the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS).
    • Develop and deliver awareness and training sessions to support ongoing business operations or specific regulatory requirements.
  • Audit
    • Conduct Internal Audits as assigned for system, product and process across the site.
    • Monitor and mentor employees’ awareness of FOD, ESD, Calibration, SMS and other aerospace regulatory requirements.
    • Conduct Spot Check audits and one‑to‑one competence interviews with shop‑floor personnel.
  • Culture
    • Ownership management and communication of Quality Metrics through standard operating rhythm.
    • Conduct Walk‑the‑Floor audits and report identified issues through standard operating rhythm, adjusting cadence as necessary.
    • Lead and coordinate response to QA queries and escalations from daily operating rhythm.
    • Develop and maintain effective visual and verbal communication of QA activities such as procedural changes, audit findings and any industry‑recognised regulatory requirements.
    • Any other activities in support of compliance losses and audit readiness as assigned by Quality Leadership.

• Strong experience in aviation manufacturing.
• Detailed working knowledge and/or experience of aviation regulations and standards from bodies including CAA, EASA, FAA and CAAC.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meeting timelines and contributing to team objectives.
• Ability to energise teams and create an engaging work environment promoting inclusiveness.
• Acute attention to detail with good verbal and written communication…