Product Assurance Manager

Product Assurance Manager

Salary range £50,500 – £55,000

At Spirit, we don’t just build aircraft structures – we build the future of aviation. At Northern Ireland’s largest aerospace manufacturer, our highly skilled professionals work at the cutting edge of design, manufacturing, integration and after-market support. With world-class facilities spanning over 3 million square feet across six locations, we deliver advanced aerostructures – including wings, fuselages, and engine nacelles – for global leaders like Bombardier, Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our Belfast operation is a recognised centre of excellence for advanced materials and ultra-light structures, including our unique composites capabilities.

Joining Spirit AeroSystems means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.

These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)

• Generous holidays

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and generous life cover.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development and Opportunity for advancement

• Coaching and mentoring

• Free car parking

• On site Occupational Health Department and Company occupational sick scheme.

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Short term incentive Plan

• Private medical coverage

• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assure product quality conformance and to facilitate the interface with customers and regulatory authorities.

• To organise, manage and control the Unit Quality Organisation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain and control the Quality System, including the internal audit programme, ensuring compliance with Quality policies and objectives as well as customer and regulatory requirements.

• Review all quality cost and quality statistics within the unit and co-ordinate actions to reduce non-conformance costs.

• Review Quality System performance in association with operational needs and establish objectives in conjunction with Unit Departmental Heads.

• Provide specialist assistance to all functions on Quality associated issues.

• Develop, lead and motivate a team in line with Spirit values, leadership behaviours and Achieving Excellence System.

• Influence and support the adoption of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools and techniques in the business.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, along with desirable criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• Candidates must have an HNC or equivalent qualification in a business or engineering discipline with at least 5 years’ quality experience in an Industrial/Engineering environment including relevant supervisory/leadership experience.

• Candidates with lesser qualifications and at least 7 years’ quality experience in an Industrial/Engineering environment, including relevant supervisory/leadership experience will also be considered.

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Quality Management Systems.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience of direct engagement with customers and regulatory bodies.

• Practical knowledge of APQP.

• Relevant experience in an Aerospace Engineering environment

Applications must be complete and submitted by 4pm Monday 14th April 2025

Please Note:

• Local applicants based in Northern Ireland will be considered prior to considering applicants from other Spirit sites.

• Testing may form part of the selection process.

• At the closing date of this advertisement all applicants must have held their current grade for a minimum of 12 months on a current and continuous basis. Additionally, at the closing date, all candidates must have at least 1 year current and continuous employment or assignment with the company to be considered.

• To ensure readiness for interview, applicants should start preparing once their application is submitted.

• Forms must be completed and submitted by the deadline.