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About us: BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,100 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Through Life Customer Support for the Chinook CH-47, Long Term Training and Support Services for Apache AH-64E, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.

We are looking to appoint a Quality Mechanical Inspector with significant aircraft maintenance experience to support the maintenance and modification activities on the Chinook CH-47 aircraft.  This is a full-time position based onsite at AAC Middle Wallop to support modification embodiment and production activities. The successful candidate would be a part of dynamic team with access to varied work and opportunities to progress their career alongside the growth of the business. At Boeing we’re committed to rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged.

The role involves elements of both Quality Control and Quality Assurance, supporting BDUK’s Quality Management System (QMS) across operational sites.

BDUK’s QMS is approved by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and meets the regulatory requirements of MAOS, DAOS and CFAOS approval schemes. The BDUK Quality System is certified to ISO9001:2015, AS9100D and AS9110C. The company plans to extend these accreditations to additional sites and continues to react to its diverse business needs.

The Quality Production Specialist will be responsible for supporting compliance to Military Regulatory Publications (MRP) requirements and Aerospace / Industry standards through active engagement, oversight and assurance activities. The successful candidate will become a member of the wider BDUK Quality Assurance Team, supporting all areas of BDUK, reporting directly to the BDUK Vertical Lift Quality Manager. Day to day responsibilities are co-ordinated and managed through a Lead Quality System Specialist.

The role will also support functional departments to achieve satisfactory First Time Quality (FTQ) by providing support, guidance and assistance with any problems encountered during maintenance / modification activity.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Review and approval of Engineering Production in support of aircraft/component maintenance and/or modifications
• Acting as a Quality Mechanical SME supporting technicians within the maintenance environment (e.g. interpretation of Boeing Drawings / Process Specifications)
• Carrying out mechanical inspections on Chinook CH-47 aircraft
• Conducting mechanical inspections on components manufactured in-house under our AS9100 accreditation including performance of First Article Inspections (FAIs) and preparation of Certificate of Conformity (C of C) for release of components
• Management of non-conformances, ensuring that corrective actions are raised to rectify issues identified providing an effective line of communication with operational staff.
• Co-ordinating Flight Authorisation Certification / Engine Ground Running Certificate activities with Operations/Defence Quality Assurance Field Force (DQAFF)
• Accomplishment of Boeing Quality Assurance checks post maintenance (as required)
• Supporting the BDUK Vertical Lift QA Manager in the preparation for external quality audits and formulation of any resulting action plans

Support of the BDUK Quality Management System and its related processes by:

• Documentation reviews of Quality Processes / Procedures
• Metrics development (as required)
• Internal auditing to MRP and AS9100/9110 standards
• Effective Corrective Action Plan (CAPA) management including:
• Co-ordination & facilitation of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Conducting Safety / Quality investigation (as directed)
• Active participation within Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Direct engagement with functional departments to address any concerns / issues
• Support company efforts to ensure that deliverables comply with customer, company, quality, industry and regulatory requirements.

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Aircraft or Aerospace Mechanical Experience
• Have held supervisor or 2nd signature authorisations (or equivalent)
• English fluency

Preferred Qualifications( nice to have):

• Chinook CH-47 maintenance experience
• Chinook CH-47 ‘Q’ Qualified or experienced
• Qualified Internal Auditor (recognized standard)
• AS9100/9110 experience
• MRP 145 Regulatory Knowledge

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Important Information This position does not offer sponsorship approval. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK. Boeing will not seek immigration or labour sponsorship for applicants. Benefits and pay are determined locally and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll.

Posting expiry date: 2nd May 2025

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 03, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

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