Laboratory Quality Lead

The Engineer UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defence organisation as a Laboratory Quality Lead in Stevenage. Drive quality in test activities and ensure compliance with ISO 17025. This dynamic role involves collaboration with the quality assurance team and local management, overseeing audits and maintaining UKAS accreditation. Enjoy a hybrid working model and a range of benefits including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance / Management.
• Ability to write and review technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as UKAS Quality Manager for Mechanical and Climatic test activities.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 17025 and manage quality issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication

Job description

About The Job

Stevenage

The Laboratory Quality Lead role for our Mechanical and Climatic Test Laboratory is an exciting opportunity to drive quality in our test activities as UKAS quality manager for the laboratory.

Salary

Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Working Arrangements

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. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What We Can Offer You

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies yearly)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The Opportunity

The Laboratory Quality Lead acts as UKAS Quality Manager for all Mechanical and Climatic test activities, ensuring conformance with ISO 17025 prescribed by UKAS. You will work closely with the quality assurance team and local management to ensure adherence to all processes for Mechanical and Climatic Tests.

This role is part of the local management team, reporting to the Head of Mechanical and Climatic Test. You will collaborate with Test Team Leads and Engineers, conducting audits, managing quality issues, and maintaining UKAS accreditation.

You will be responsible for quality standards for all test and calibration activities within the department, and for maintaining UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025.

The department conducts complex environmental trials for MBDA UK products, fostering a friendly and collaborative culture with opportunities for development.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in Quality Assurance / Management
• Knowledge of Environmental Testing and/or Calibration
• Practical experience with quality processes, especially non-conformance management
• Ability to write and review technical documentation
• Strong communication skills

Desirable

• Experience working with UKAS
• Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
• Familiarity with DEF STAN 00-035 and other environmental standards

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We promote diversity and inclusion through employee-led networks and encourage all applicants to speak with us for support or adjustments during recruitment.

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