Quality Auditor

  • Oxford
  • Airbus
Job Description: Quality Auditor Full TimeOxford About our team...Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support.  Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).Description/Overall purpose of the JobWe are seeking a Quality Auditor to support the Quality Manager in maintaining the Company Quality Management System (QMS). The successful candidate will also support the Safety Management System (SMS) Manager in the management of risk assessments and the implementation of safety improvement projects. Tasks will also include maintenance of Company Approvals, Auditing to regulation and Hosting regulatory groups (CAA, MAA), approval body (BSi) and customer auditors.Main responsibilitiesAuditing to the Company Internal Audit plan, including visits to Line Stations and Vendors (some overseas travel may be required).Writing/amending Company documentation.Inputting data to Quality Department Databases.Root cause and trend analysis.Management of Company document library on Google Drive.Issuing engineering authorisations.Carrying out internal investigations to maintenance errors (MEDA).Carrying out CAA Mandatory Occurrence Report investigations.Delivery of Quality and Safety related training.Knowledge and SkillsEssentialExperience in Aviation related auditing and compliance monitoring.DesirableExperience of QMS in EASA Part 145 and Part M environments.Experience in Design organisation procedures, preferably EASA Part 21 J.Experience in Production organisation procedures, preferably EASA Part 21 G.Experience with BSI QMS including ISO 9001 EN 9100, EN 9110, EN 9120.Experience with BSI Environmental Management ISO 14001Experience with BSI Health and Safety ISO 18001Experienced in the use of MS Office and/or Google Workspace applications.Education, Qualifications or TrainingEssentialAudit training and supporting qualifications.Aviation engineering background.About youValid driving license and passport.Able to be security cleared to at least BPSS.Good general communication skills.Willing to travel including limited overseas duties.Able to work with host departments to ensure that corrective and preventative actions are effective and implemented in a timely manner.Able to work under pressure to meet challenging timescales.Able to work with autonomy to manage their own workload efficiently.Able to work collectively to achieve organisational goals.Positive attitude to innovation and change.Able to work in diverse working environments with respect to others and valuing contributions from all.Additional requirementsDue to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for BPSS clearance, ideally SC.Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.The Reward​In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments.  On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the companyPension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basicShare Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion. Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme) Technology ( employee purchase scheme) Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)Health-care Cash SchemePersonal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) Health AssessmentsTravel InsuranceFinancial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)Data Protection