Programme Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Programme Quality Engineer to deliver Mission Assurance support across bids and projects in the defense sector. This role focuses on technical compliance and quality assurance, requiring expertise in systems engineering and UK MOD practices. Flexible work options and comprehensive benefits are provided to support your career.

Benefits

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Quality Assurance experience in a systems engineering environment.
• Experience with UK MOD assurance requirements.
• Track record of delivering Quality Assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MA/QA activities during business acquisition and programme execution.
• Manage SCAR process and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Participate in bid and programme Gate Reviews.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Risk Identification

Supplier Quality Management

Job description

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Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

The primary purpose of this job is to deliver Mission Assurance support across assigned bids and projects/programmes, monitoring progress of Hardware and Electrical aspects of complex system development for technical and process compliance with a focus on oversight, inspection and acceptance of system deliverables. This role has the authority to prevent the release of deliverables until accepted standards are achieved.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct MA/QA activities during business acquisition and programme execution in accordance with company processes and procedures.
• Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) and onsite inspections at New Malden site.
• Manage SCAR process when supplier NCR is encountered and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Provide independent oversight on assigned bids/programme to ensure compliance with all required external standards, internal command media and contractual requirements.
• Participate in bid and programme Gate Reviews to assist the teams in achieving mission success.
• Work with project teams, Supply Chain staff and the MA Team to assure Supplier Quality, including supplier corrective actions (SCAR) activities and ongoing supplier performance KPI monitoring.

We can offer you a range of flexible, hybrid and remote working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Quality Assurance experience, ideally in a systems engineering environment.
• Experience of UK MOD assurance requirements and working practices.
• Track record of delivering to identified Quality Assurance requirements.
• Experience of quality improvement activities, including Lessons Learnt, 8D RCCA, 5-WHYS.
• Experience of risk identification and reporting.

Security clearance:

Due to the nature of our projects, you must be British National for this clearance type.

You must be able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: [e-mail].

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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