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GKN Aerospace Zero Defect Capability Leader in Trollhattan, Sweden
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Zero Defect Capability Leader
GKN Aerospace is a leading player in the Aerospace industry, committed to delivering products and services of the highest quality. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation to meet and exceed our customers' expectations.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Zero Defect Capability Leader to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and implementing our Zero Defect program to ensure the highest quality standards in all our processes and products.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies for the Zero Defect program.
Ensure that quality goals are achieved by utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, and other improvement tools.
Lead and train teams in quality and improvement processes.
Analyze quality data and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with various departments to integrate quality standards across all production stages.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and enhance productivity.
Evaluate and enhance supplier quality standards.
The position is based in Trollhättan, Sweden, as such the applicant should be able to get the right to live and work in Sweden. Travel to other locations within both Sweden, EU and US is expected.
Qualifications
Relevant university degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in quality management and improvement work.
Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) is advantageous.
Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis tools.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to finish.
Experience working in cross-functional teams.
Personal Attributes
Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to identify and rectify defects.
Proactive: Initiative to identify problems and implement solutions before they escalate.
Analytical Thinker: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex data.
Communicative: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey quality standards and procedures clearly.
Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and foster a culture of quality. Leadership: Strong leadership qualities to inspire and guide teams towards achieving zero defects.
Innovative: Creative thinking to develop new strategies for quality improvement.
Organized: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Commitment to Excellence: A strong commitment to achieving the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement.
We offer
A challenging and stimulating work environment.
Opportunity to influence and improve our quality processes.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunities for career development within the company.
Application
The recruitmet process is ongoing, therfore do not wait to send in your application.
Last date for application: 2024.08.30 Employment Type: Full-time
Join our team and help us achieve new levels of quality and excellence! We look forward to receiving your application.
For more information, please contact Per-Anders Atterklev | Head of Global ME Function | GKN Aerospace Engine Systems Sweden Phone: +46 520 293017 | Mobile: +46 700 873017
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We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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