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Lead Quality Engineer
Job in
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-25
Listing for:
Advanced Resource Managers
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As the Lead Quality Engineer, you will work alongside a market-leading defence and aerospace company that is constantly growing and developing. You will be involved in shaping and executing quality strategy and leading continuous improvement initiatives across complex projects and manufacturing programmes.
Lead Quality Engineer
Permanent role
Based in Ampthill
Responsibilities- Define & execute the quality strategy for a range of defence projects
- Align quality objectives with business KPIs such as yield, cost‑of‑quality, and on‑time delivery
- Accurate reporting of team performance and programme quality matters
- Manage a team to deliver against the requirements
- Own end‑to‑end quality assurance and control of the products
- Develop an audit schedule for the area and ensure the audits are undertaken with corrective actions implemented
- Experience with in a Defence, Aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Previous leadership or management experience within a Quality function
- Proven ability to lead teams and deliver against quality and business KPIs
- Experience managing quality activities across complex projects or manufacturing programmes
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Plans (QMPs), PFMEA, Control Plans, FAIR / AS Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and internal and external auditing
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Certified Internal Auditor
- SAP QM or equivalent ERP experience
- Supplier Quality Management experience
- Experience using digital or AI‑enabled quality tools
- Working knowledge of AS quality management systems
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