Lead Quality Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Limited; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Limited is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to own quality activities across defence programmes in a highly regulated environment. The role is based on-site in Bedfordshire with a four-day working week and offers clinically significant responsibility for driving quality strategy.

The successful candidate will lead investigations, manage non-conformances, support CAPA/RCAR actions and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and customer stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Lead Quality Engineer in manufacturing/defence environments.
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective action leadership.
• Experience with quality management systems and regulated processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Proficiency with SAP Quality Module and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality activities across assigned programmes and projects.
• Act as primary point of contact for quality-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory quality requirements.
• Drive RCCA/CAPA activities through to completion.
• Manage non-conformances and support MRB activities.
• Review and approve quality documentation and deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews to provide QA expertise.
• Support bids by advising on quality requirements and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across products, processes and suppliers.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulated QA Systems

CAPA / RCCA

Documentation & reporting

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP Quality Module

QMS software

Job description

Lead Quality Engineer Bedford (On-Site) Permanent

37.5 Hours per Week | 4-Day Working Week (Monday to Thursday) £65,000 - £75,000 Excellent Benefits Current UK DV Clearance

Essential Lead Quality Engineer - Defence Sector We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer to support critical defence programmes within a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for a quality professional looking to take ownership of complex projects, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and influence quality strategy across the full product lifecycle. Based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, the role offers a four-day working week and the chance to work on nationally significant programmes.

The Opportunity

As Lead Quality Engineer, you will act as the focal point for all quality-related activities across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and business requirements. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, programme management, supply chain and customer stakeholders, you will lead investigations, manage quality issues and drive improvements that enhance product performance, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all quality activities across assigned programmes and projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with customer, contractual and business quality requirements.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and CAPA activities through to completion.
• Manage non-conformances and support Material Review Board activities.
• Review and approve quality documentation and technical deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, providing quality assurance expertise.
• Support bids and proposals by advising on quality requirements and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across products, processes and suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain exceptional quality performance.

Essential Requirements

• Security Clearance Current and transferable UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is mandatory.
• Due to the nature of the work, candidates without active DV clearance cannot be considered.
• Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Quality Engineering or Lead Quality role within a manufacturing, engineering or defence environment.
• Strong experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making capability and the confidence to drive issues through to resolution.
• Experience working within regulated Quality Management Systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Defence, aerospace or highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with SAP Quality Module.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and auditing processes.
• Background in CNC machining, manufacturing, materials engineering or low-volume/high-value production.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.