A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Product Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Electronic Equipment’s in Development.
Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience 
Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 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.
The opportunity:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Product Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Electronic Equipment’s in Development.
This opportunity provides the chance to play a pivotal role within an established PA team embedded within Electronic Engineering with the aim of ensuring all core PA EE activities are met and closely working with Major project Product Assurance Managers across the business, preventing/minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth Equipment delivery, assuring reliable products and increasing Customer satisfaction.
The Role
*Review, contribute and maintain Equipment Quality planning documentation.
*Ensure compliance to Electronic Engineering BMS procedures is maintained.
*Ensure Product Life Cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions managed appropriately.
*Manage Product Non-Conformance. Facilitate implementation of Non-conformance process. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Provide Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports into Major Equipment and senior management reviews.
*Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues for in house equipment’s with the aim of reducing risk and increasing customer satisfaction.
*Participate in engineering process improvement and facilitate local flash audits providing compliance and process improvement ideas.
*Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase quality process awareness, efficiencies and competencies within the engineering team& site facilities, bonus scheme and superb learning and development opportunities.
What we’re looking for from you:
*Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance or considerable previous experience in related role.
*Experienced quality professionals, preferably within Electronic Engineering with a proven track record in Quality Assurance.
*Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
*Good knowledge of the product lifecycle - specifically in development
*Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
*Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
*Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
*Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
*Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
*Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
*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…
*Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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