Quality Engineer

Package: £ 47,700 – £53,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role : SF20323

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Quality Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for providing assurance that QinetiQ and its suppliers are operating safely, compliantly, efficiently and effectively in a given domain.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll identify continuous improvements to meet the requirements of regulators and the business and assuring a suppliers ability to deliver a fit‑for‑purpose on‑time output, and identifying any actions required to be made to improve supplier performance.

• Plan, scope, and deliver audits of processes, products, and suppliers to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, ISO standards, and company procedures
• Identify and manage quality, safety, and compliance risks, driving corrective actions and communicating issues to appropriate stakeholders
• Provide supply chain assurance through supplier audits, risk assessments, and recommendations to improve compliance and performance
• Support supplier and project management activities, including management plans, quality plans, regulatory compliance, and project documentation
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, including audit preparation, responses, reporting, and management reviews
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement by sharing best practices, producing quality artefacts, and acting as a trusted quality advisor across the business

• Strong knowledge of Project and Engineering Management processes, with an understanding of how quality requirements are applied throughout the project lifecycle
• Comprehensive understanding of legislation, regulations, ISO standards, contractual requirements, and customer‑specific quality management systems
• Proven track record in Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Assurance, delivering audits and compliance activities within complex environments
• Experienced lead auditor, with the ability to assess supplier compliance and ensure regulatory and contractual requirements are effectively flowed down through the supply chain
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to build strong relationships and influence audiences at all levels
• Skilled in root cause analysis and continuous improvement, using structured methodologies to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and enhance business performance

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent certification

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective…