Aerospace Accreditation Manager

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Retailer Discounts
• Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Job Description

• Job Title: Aerospace Accreditation Manager 
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Job Location: Field-based, UK (Remote)
• Travel: Travel will be required within the UK, you will be eligible for a Company car or car allowance provided
• Salary: up to £75,000 pa DOE 

As the Aerospace Product Manager, you will oversee and coordinate all aspects associated with maintaining UKAS accreditation for SGS United Kingdom Limited.

This role will appeal to someone who has worked at a high level within Quality in Aerospace - looking for their next step within their career. 

From conceptualization to execution, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of aerospace contracts on time, within budget, and in accordance with internal and accreditation requirements.  

Main Purpose of Role

• To ensure SGS United Kingdom Limited maintains and adheres to accreditation requirements
• To plan and conduct professional management system audits in accordance with SGS procedures to enable delivery of assessment and certification services that meet customer requirements and appropriate accreditation standards.
• To maintain and further develop procedures and resources for the profitable delivery of aerospace certification.
• To provide technical expertise, support and training where required to Technical & Accreditation manager, SGS UK aerospace auditors, affiliates and line Manager.
• To expand the range of products and services delivered in the sector and support sales activities
• Project management of key clients as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain up to date sector knowledge and expertise, and cascade this to other auditing staff.
• Research, develop and maintain Product procedures, quality plans, briefing notes and guidance notes
• Assist Certification Managers to ensure appropriate endorsement of Product Qualification Records for the aerospace standards.
• Adhere to the accredited office’s responsibilities stated in the supporting office agreements with the relevant affiliates.
• In conjunction with the Certification managers, to source, manage and train sub-contracted staff to assist in the delivery of certification work in the Product.
• Seek opportunities to expand client base in conjunction with the Sales Manager and Client Managers.
• Liaise as necessary with professional bodies and organizations to protect and develop the company's commercial and technical interests in the sector

Qualifications

Essential requirements

• Demonstrate strong working knowledge and experience of ISO9001 / ISO 14000 and ISO 45000
• Registered Lead Auditor AS9100 / AS9120 / AS9110 
• Extensive experience within aerospace industry  
• Experience of working under own initiative and in planning and prioritizing workloads.

Desirable requirements

• Registered on OASIS as an AEA (Aerospace Experienced Auditor)
• Experience of managing and leading teams.
• Developing Quality Management systems 
• Previous Aerospace Project Management experience is adventageous.
• Degree, Post Grad Diploma , Msc or equivalent in relevant subject is adventageous

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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