Principal QA Engineer – NPI for Supply Chain (Hybrid)

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization is seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. This hybrid role involves developing supplier Quality strategy and managing international supplier relationships to ensure compliance and enhance product development. Candidates should have substantial experience in quality management within engineering environments, particularly in industries like defence, automotive, or aerospace. The position offers a competitive salary, company bonus, and excellent benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Maximum total pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced parental leave offers

Qualifications

• Experience in integrated management systems within engineering environments.
• Strong leadership skills in non-conformance management.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organisational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the supplier Quality strategy.
• Conduct proactive supplier Quality surveillance.
• Assure compliance across the supply chain.

Skills

Engineer including supply chain or manufacturing experience

Quality professional experienced in process management systems

Strong NPI & Product development experience

APQP / PPAP experience

Ability to review and influence DFMEA / PFMEA

Understanding of product validation lifecycles

Experienced in conducting Quality Audits

Familiarity with change control processes

Experienced in Supplier Quality tools

Experience in quality management systems

Education

HND or HNC qualification

Tools

Quality Tools & Techniques (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen)

First Article Inspection Requirements - AS9102

Key external standards - EN/AS9100

Job description

A leading defence organization is seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. This hybrid role involves developing supplier Quality strategy and managing international supplier relationships to ensure compliance and enhance product development. Candidates should have substantial experience in quality management within engineering environments, particularly in industries like defence, automotive, or aerospace. The position offers a competitive salary, company bonus, and excellent benefits including flexible working arrangements.