Senior Group Quality Auditor

This is a great opportunity for an experienced, senior auditor to join our team!

Salary
:
Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working
: 1 - 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance
:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension
  : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
  -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities
  :
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

You will support the creation and implementation of an audit programme and perform audits in support of an MBDA-wide audit programme, in order to assess implementation and compliance with internal processes, external standards and contract requirements. You will also propose improvements to our processes and ways of working. The BMS & Audit team supports the entire Group in:

• the structuring and evolution of the Quality System,
• Process performance and improvement,
• the preparation and success of audits and certifications (e.g. EN9100)

• Assist the Quality Audit Functional Manager in establishing, managing, and implementing the MBDA Quality Audit Programme through the MBDA audit tool. Additionally, compile and present progress reports of the MBDA Quality Audit Programme on a regular basis (at least quarterly to the Audit Review Board) and during Quality Reviews. Ensure that audit findings are available to meet management requirements, including process reviews
• Complete independent First Party Internal Audits to ensure that processes conform with External/International Standards, and to evaluate the deployment of processes for conformity and for improvement opportunities. Conduct operational excellence audits to evaluate the efficiency of MBDA operations including spot audits and rapid evaluations. Provide audit findings in the form of a report and supporting action forms.
• Self-confident with the ability to build strong relationships with the audit team members, process interfaces, and other stakeholders. Influence Managers to understand output from audits gaining a commitment to the implementation actions and resisting pressure to inappropriately down‑grade or close audit actions.
• Record and track resolution of audit findings, through the MBDA audit tool and verify completion. Provide advice, support and facilitation to the business in the implementation of audit actions within defined timescale. Analyse findings, identify control gaps, and support remediation plans
• Support the planning, preparation and provide escorting for visits by External Third Party Auditors to achieve and maintain required Company Certifications. Record and track resolution of assigned Third Party audit findings and verify completion.
• Prepare and deliver communications / presentations to maintain company awareness of Audit at desired levels. Build strong relationships and communicate progress, with a view to building long‑term client relationships to support repeat engagements.
• Support maintenance and development of Quality Audit processes and associated documentation.
• Act as process facilitator as required, supporting the process with Quality assurance facilitation
• Regular reporting to the Company BMS & Audit UK Manager

• Audit experience and qualification
• Aerospace or Defence industry experience
• Understanding and use of…