Principal Quality Engineer

Job Description

Join a leading multi-national company, ranked No 1 in Europe in their field, recognized with numerous awards and offering great career progression and opportunities across the business.

Key Skills Required

Quality, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Assurance, Quality Engineer

Important Notes

All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and have resided in the UK for at least 5 years.

Working Conditions

Flexible working hours with potential for remote work where possible.

Company Achievements and Culture

The company has received the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award in 2022 and three gold standard awards from Investors in People. They promote a good work/life balance, encourage internal mobility, and offer excellent training opportunities. They are committed to ED&I, with over 10 networking groups advocating for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain project quality planning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with BMS procedures.
• Serve as the key contact for design and hardware concerns.
• Act as the external customer contact for product/hardware quality issues.
• Manage on and off-site product acceptance activities.
• Represent the project at operational NCRP Level 1 & 2 meetings.
• Coordinate with the Project PAM and represent the Project PA in management certification meetings.
• Report human error-related escapes to external customers.
• Plan and conduct product lifecycle reviews and handle follow-up actions.
• Lead non-conformance processes and facilitate their implementation.
• Analyze non-conformance data and prepare reports for management reviews.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate quality risks proactively.
• Participate in process improvements and conduct local audits.
• Organize quality micro-training sessions for project teams.
• Support technology transfer processes.

Experience Needed

• HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with QA problem-solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC).
• Self-motivated, proactive, well-organized, with excellent communication and social skills.
• Ability to inspire change and work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical skills, proficient in Excel, SAP QM, and document management tools.
• Awareness of continuous improvement practices.
• Respect for cultural differences.
• Experience in Defence/Aerospace or safety-regulated environments is advantageous.

Additional Information

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