Lead Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lockheed Martin Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking a quality professional to apply quality principles across design, manufacturing, and supplier performance. You will conduct product quality tests, analyze data, and lead RCCA/CAPA activities while collaborating with program management, engineering, and customers to ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires current and transferable UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, and involves engaging in design reviews, supplier

Formación

• Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects with high accuracy.
• Confident communicator across shop floor to senior management.
• Strong decision-making with ownership and problem resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with SAP Quality Module is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with ISO quality management standards is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and CAPA/RCCA.
• Knowledge of CAD drawings and data is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the primary point of contact for all quality issues on project.
• Ensuring project remains compliant to all business and contractual processes.
• Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including RCCA.
• Review and approve quality documentation for standards compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, providing quality input and guidance.
• Contribute to bids and proposals by advising on quality requirements.

Conocimientos

Quality planning

Task management

Stakeholder communication

Root cause analysis

CAPA/RCCA

Data analysis

IT proficiency

ISO standards knowledge

Problem solving

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

SAP Quality Module

Descripción del empleo

• Permanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday
• Security Clearance: Current and transferable UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is required

About the role

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products.

Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.

Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements.

Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all quality issues on project
• Assuring project remains compliant to all business and contractual processes and procedures
• Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including facilitating Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes
• Review and approve quality documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Participate in design reviews, providing quality-focused input and guidance
• Contribute to bids and proposals by advising on quality requirements and considerations

Basic Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels—from shop floor to senior management—across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to take ownership and drive issues through to resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with SAP Quality Module is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/RCCA) is essential
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO standards) is advantageous

Desired Skills

• A background in Materials, CNC Manufacturing & Machining, or low volume high value manufacturing & production, would help, but isn’t strictly necessary to successful application
• Knowledge of how to read CAD Drawings and Data