Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Overview

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer focusing on New Product Introduction (NPI) across the UK and international Supply Chain. Salary:
Circa £50,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days on-site per week. Security clearance:
British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. Candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer.

• Develop and implement the supplier Quality strategy and establish supplier Quality requirements.
• Assure the evolution of the supplier's products and processes from a Quality perspective.
• Act as a key interface for applicable suppliers supporting the programme from a Quality standpoint.
• Conduct international travel and perform proactive supplier Quality surveillance throughout the full lifecycle of the programme.
• Support identification and reduction of project risk or issues related to process application, effectiveness, and compliance across the supply chain.
• Collaborate within a well-established team to deliver assured, complex systems to customers.

• Experience as an engineer in supply chain or manufacturing (ideally defence, automotive, or aerospace).
• Quality professional with experience in process-based integrated management systems and business improvement in engineering/manufacturing/supply chain environments.
• Strong NPI and Product development experience.
• APQP/PPAP or similar product development framework experience.
• Ability to review and influence DFMEA/PFMEA; understanding of product validation life cycles.
• Experience conducting Quality Audits and surveillance; familiarity with change control processes.
• Experience with Supplier Quality tools and processes; experience with Quality management systems and methods.
• Demonstrated Supplier Quality Management skills; strong cross-functional and soft skills; ability to travel to supplier sites.
• Knowledge of Special Processes;
  First Article Inspection (AS9102); EN/AS9100.
• Experience with Quality Tools and Techniques (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen) and non-conformance management; leading Quality investigations.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels; good planning and organisational skills.
• Awareness of regulatory and certification requirements; ideally qualified to at least HND or HNC.

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
• Pension:
  Up to 14% total employer/employee contribution.
• Overtime:
  Opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexible Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days; flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave and related family support.
• Site facilities including subsidised meals and car parking;
  Healthcare Cash Plan option.

Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation dedicated to delivering assured, complex weapons systems. We support diverse employee networks and are committed to inclusion and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. Follow MBDA on Linked In, X, Instagram, and Glassdoor for more information.