NIGEL K.R. CHATTENTON
GUISBOROUGH
CLEVELAND
TS14 6GH
TEL No 078**-******
Email *************@***.***
PROFILE
An accomplished, self-motivated and enthusiastic Aerospace Quality Engineer/Manager/Supplier Engineer with over 28 years’ experience within all environments of Aviation/Automotive Manufacturing engineering. Thrives under the pressure of a demanding environment, as exemplified by the attainment of an Air Operations Medal-Iraq. Adaptable and capable of independence of action as a supervisor, as well as a proficient team member. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead plan and organise a team efficiently and productively. CAREER HISTORY
Oct 2017 – Current, Quality Business Management Systems Engineer, Firth Rixson, Sheffield
• Carry out reviews and Audits of current QMS procedures against ISO9001/AS9100 RevD/IATF16949.
• Amend all Level 2/3 procedures to align with new regulatory requirements.
• Assist Dep’t Leads in the ‘roll out’ of all revised procedures.
• Internal audit’s against newly introduced procedures for conformity.
• Assist with all upcoming Nadcap site audits as required. Nov 2015 – Oct 2017, Quality Business Management Systems Engineer, Thermal Engineering, Royston
• Carry out Process reviews and Audits of current QMS procedures against ISO9001/AS9100 RevD.
• Management and lead for Improvements within all departments.
• Correlation of Company Nadcap Audit readiness for such process as Heat Treatment, Chemical processing, NDT, Laser NCM and Welding.
• Lead RCCA teams and Material Review Boards to drive resolution to encountered Customer escapes.
• Working knowledge of Knowledge of AS9100/02, SABRe, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, 8D, Fishbone diagrams.
• Strong ability to initiate and maintain Customer relationships and manage RCCA schedules to resolution. July 2015 – Nov 15 Supplier Quality Eng BE Aerospace, Leighton Buzzard.
• Carry out Supplier On-site Audits to BE Aerospace specific requirements and protocol AS9100 and source inspection activity
• Management of non-conformances trend assessment’s and identification of risks
• Lead RCCA teams and Material Review Boards to drive resolution to encountered quality issues
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 and ISO9102 etc.
• Strong ability to initiate and maintain supplier relationships and manage RCCA schedules. Sept 2014 – June 2015 Supplier Quality Engineer, Meggitt Aerospace, Birmingham.
• Driving Quality Improvements and Product Validation through Supplier Validation activity.
• Carry out Supplier On-site Audits to Meggitt PLC protocol AS9100
• Assisting Suppliers in completion of all pertinent Certification (AS9102/CofC’s, Material Certification etc)
• Assisting Suppliers with the completion of PPAP/FMEA Development plans.
• Face to face discussion’s with Meggitt customers to resolve any Non-Conformance issues.
• Review and Improvement of Meggitt in house Processes and Specifications
• New product introduction/Inspection activity as required. Dec 2013 – August 2014 Project Quality Engineer. MAGNA, Redditch.
• Senior Quality Engineer/Manager for an Automotive based company diversifying into an Aviation Seating Environment.
• Worldwide strategic sourcing of new suppliers for Injection moulding /Machining/Composite assemblies with on-site visits and negotiations for supplier capability, Tooling and Quality.
• Carry out supplier Audits on processes, tooling and facilities for continuous improvement in product quality and supplier suitability.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints using recognised solutions (8D, 5Y PPAPetc
• Assist new suppliers working with AS9102 and BS EN 9102:2006 (Producing FAIR packs, Correct CofC’s etc)
• Overseeing of all Aviation documentation presented to the CAA for verification for product ‘sign off’.
• Carry out all goods inwards inspections of components using available measuring tools and verification drawings.
Aug 2013-Dec 2013 Quality Engineer/Supplier Quality Engineer, CTG Composites Banbury
• Producing FAIR packages and Quality Plans for Composite Fuel pipes
• New product introduction/Inspection activity of new product
• Carrying out on-site visits to Suppliers to aid with compiling Supplier FAIR’s to AS91002 standard
• Carrying out Supplier Process review’s and on-site audits
• Liaise directly with production staff to aid with problem solving and issues encountered
• Investigation and resolving of Customer Complaints
• Oct 2012-Aug 2013, Quality Engineer, Airbus A350/A320 Spirit Aviation, Prestwick.
• Product Audits and Concessions on Composite constructions
• Conducting Non-Conforming product reports
• Goods in inspection and creating assembly inspection reports
• Auditing Supplier FAIRS for compliance to AS91002
• Participating in Material Review Board activities Oct 2010-Sept 2012, Production/Quality Engineer, Boeing Fuel Tanks, Aero Structures, Cambridge
• First article inspection of components and major assemblies within a manufacturing environment
• Liaise directly with design staff to aid with problem solving and re-design issues encountered
• Conducting product audits prior to delivery to customer
• Conducting audits on procedures
• Ensure all procedures and processes are adhered to
• All health and safety legislation is current and adhered to
• Oct 2007-Sept 2010, Airframes Inspector, C130/A400M, Marshall Aerospace, Cambridge
• Team leader for Aircraft/systems, Airframe rebuild and Functional Testing/Avionics/Propulsion.
• Certification of Research and Development tasking on TP 400-D6 Flying test bed. Including Ground Vibration testing, All In-flight Data recording and Engine Performance Analysis etc.
• Carry out in depth routine inspection and structural surveys.
• Independent Supervisor for Critical system testing and inspection – All trades.
• Feb 1989 - April 2006 RAF Aircraft Airframes Engineer
• 1st/2nd line maintenance of F3 Tornado Aircraft
• Fault diagnosing of all Airframe systems (Propulsion/Avionic/Electrical) down to component level
• Co-ordinating diverse servicing tasks and trade groups (Avionics/Electrical)
• Detached overseas as required, working under extreme pressure and climates
• TRAINING AND EDUCATION
• NEBS management-Introductory certificate in management
• Total Quality Management Course
• Trade Management and Supervision
• Junior Management and Leadership
• NVQ - Engineering Maintenance Level 3
• BTEC National Certificate in Engineering
• City and Guilds - General and Aeronautical Engineering
• National Certificate in Engineering Aerospace Studies
• PERSONAL DETAILS
• D.O.B. 11 August 1966, Nationality British, Driving Licence Full, Clean Marital Status Married, 3 children.