Job Description

Quality Assurance Specialist Grade: 6 Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE BAE Systems is the UK Government's nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships. The purpose of this role is Supporting Project and Function activities and Quality Assurance/Engineering tasks as directed by the Senior Quality Assurance Specialist or the Quality Assurance Manager as the task requires. The jobholder will be required to conduct audits and investigations into product and/or process failures in line with business needs. Involvement in mechanical, avionic / electrical and ground systems disciplines will occur in line with business needs JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for supporting project / Function activities and tasks as directed by their line manager. Will be required to conduct audits, assessment and investigations into product and/or process failures in line with business needs. Involvement in mechanical, avionic / electrical and ground systems disciplines will occur in line with business needs. As required, represent the Quality Department as project Quality Assurance Specialist assuring that contractual quality conditions and company requirements, including Lifecycle Management (LCM) requirements, are achieved. To undertake product certification activities as necessary. As required, support and prepare Quality Plans in line with LCM requirements. Comprehensive reports are produced assuring project activities are addressed to the customer's satisfaction. Preparation of Certificates of Conformity. As required, support the day-to-day liaison, tracking and reporting on quality issues and resolutions through written reports and presentations. As required, assess business areas for compliance to quality requirements, preform audits, report preparation/issue and follow-up actions to agreed timescales. As required, carry out 'Guide' duties for 3rd Party assessors and resolve assessor queries as they arise. As required, assess with the preparation and delivery of related Quality / Assurance training. As required, responsible for reviewing quality documents for adequacy and compliance to company/ISO requirements for specific projects and provide detailed reports on project/functional quality documentation. RECRUITMENT The jobholder shall have an engineering background with proven extensive experience in a Quality / Assurance environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Recognised engineering trade qualification. No supervisory responsibility but the job is required to provide informal technical support to new team members. On the job training refers to training on the specific tasks required to perform the job effectively and the procedures to follow. Proactive planning, organising and implementing tasks that are required to ensure that BAE Systems Saudi Arabia quality standards conform both with customer (internal & external) and regulatory body requirements The role requires ability to make judgements based on practice and previous experience. This necessitates the ability to assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures The jobholder has a direct impact on the business through their responsibility for the quality of the tasks performed or services provided. The jobholder must be able to exchange ideas and information effectively in a concise and logical way, and be sensitive to audience diversity. The job holder may also require a degree of tact and diplomacy when dealing with others. Should be able to report both verbal and written to external customers, suppliers and internal customers pertaining to audits and fault investigations as required. A working understanding of the current BAE Systems Quality Management System be knowledgeable of ISO 9001 Quality Systems desirable. EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities BAE Systems At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.