Senior Quality & Capability Specialist

Job Description

Senior Quality & Capability Specialist

Grade: 5

Location: Riyadh

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 aircraft and train RSAF 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.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support carry out Quality training needs analysis (TNA) across the business and identify suitable training courses to meet the assessed requirement.
• Coordinate on Quality Training including QDY Assessment and Gap Analysis
• Develop a training plan and liaise with KPC to ensure delivery of training plan
• The Senior Capability Specialist is responsible for conducting project / function activities and tasks as directed by the line manager.
• Will be required to provide support, to quality policies and process, the application and evaluation of quality processes, helping ensuring the satisfaction of customer, internal and regulatory requirements for quality,
• Helping elimination of quality risk through these approaches to BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business.
• Will be required to lead and conduct, process confirmations, audits, assessment and investigations into product and/or process failures in line with business needs.

·       Job holder will provide an interface with the internal and external customers on Quality Assurance matters and shall be an efficient communicator with confidence and experience in dealing with these parties.

·       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 and undertake product or process certification activities as necessary.

·       As required, produce and prepare Quality Plans in line with LCM requirements.

·       Comprehensive reports are produced assuring function and project activities are addressed to the customer’s satisfaction.

·       As required, responsible for 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, identify and deliver departmental training needs for the Quality Assurance team.

·       As required, the job holder will provide Quality Assurance support to BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business, involved in the supply of customer deliverable equipment and services.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

·         HR experience in a mid-size organization in the aviation/defence industry preferred

·       A basic understanding of HR processes and how they interact with others Functions

·       The jobholder shall have Quality background and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality / Assurance environment.

·       Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

·       ISO 9001 or AS 9100 Auditor experience

·       Knowledge and experience of Quality Management System  

·       Strong understanding and experience of assurance, governance and compliance activities and processes.

·       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 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.

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 and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 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.