BMS Engineer

Role purpose

Certified entity/site-based role that operates under the respective BMS/QMS Manager. Their primary purpose is to administer the local BMS in accordance with the global BMS standards and local tailoring and to provide core BMS support to the BMS/QMS Manager.

Key accountabilities

The maintenance and improvement of the local BMS ensuring the BMS fulfils the requirements of the industry standards, applicable Aviation Safety laws, customer & GKN Aerospace requirements.

Working with the BMS Architects and Local Business Process Implementer (LBPI) for the integration, effectiveness and efficient coherence of the local BMS with other Management Systems such as the Safety Management System, Health & Safety (ISO 45001), Environmental (ISO 14001), Energy Management (ISO 50001), Information Security (ISO 27001) etc. as applicable to the organisation.

Act as business partner supporting Local Business Process Implementers (LBPI) and associated stakeholders for the definition, deployment, maintenance of the documented information of the local BMS.

Manage the change control procedures including impact assessments and recommendations against regulatory / Industry standard amendments and coordination of governance reviews for any changes.

To recommend to LBPI and the appropriate BMS/QMS leader of any assurance activities deemed necessary in support of BMS activities e.g post deployment of significant document/administration changes.

To provide general BMS administration support to BMS/QMS Manager as defined at a local level, typically support to the management of key BMS meetings, QS induction / training activities, customer/3rd party meeting/audit preparation/hosting and follow-up To provide functional support for Quality Management and Information applications.

To act as a BMS Change/Training facilitator supporting workshop and BMS Continuous Improvement activities.

As required to act as an internal auditor and/or provide support for audit planning, auditing and audit follow up.

Gather /analyse intelligence and data to enable assessment of the BMS, regulatory and quality risks.

Evaluate business processes for the purpose of assessing effectiveness, driving efficiency and quality improvements;

Support, as directed, for the conduct of quality/compliance investigations to establish root causes and assist other LBPI areas with corrective action.

Person specification

Essential:

Detailed knowledge of AS/EN9100 / ISO 9001 and IAQG SLA Frameworks and experience of Quality Management Systems/Process Approach.

Thorough understanding of the content and application of the IAQG / EAQG ISO Standards, IAQG SCMH and Aerospace and defence regulations such as EASA/EMAR part 21G, J and part 145 as applicable (site specific)

Experience and understanding of the development, deployment and through life management of BMS and Change Management tools.

Good written and oral communication skills.

IT skills: Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Quality Management and Information applications.

Accuracy & Attention to Detail: checks work for errors, performs routine or repetitious tasks with care and attention, and understands the importance of detail.

Self-Disciplined: proactive, works systematically, uses time efficiently and has ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

Industry experience within a Manufacturing environment (APQP) preferably aerospace/automotive.

Knowledge of the APQC PCF (Process Classification Framework).

Ability to build relationships across functional / site teams.

Internal or Lead Auditor trained / experienced.

Strong facilitation skills to support process improvement activities