Quality Assurance Associate

TN United Kingdom; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Associate to join their dynamic team in Havant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support regulatory certifications and learn essential QA processes while working with prestigious clients, including UK MoD programmes. The position promotes a flexible working environment with a 4-day week option, competitive salary, and a range of health and wellness benefits. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to grow your career in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Pension

Dental Insurance

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 preferred.
• Degree or equivalent qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance of various programmes across LM UK RMS.
• Assist with inspections and audits for equipment modifications.

Skills

AS9100

ISO9001

Root Cause Analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Recognized engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Quality Assurance (QA) Associate - Havant

We have a fabulous opportunity for a Quality Assurance (QA) Associate to join our team based in Havant. You will support regulatory and 3rd party certifications related to LM's presence on various sites.

In the early stages of your quality career, you'll learn LM's processes and support customers such as UK MoD programmes across LAND, SEA (including sub-surface), AIR, and now Space.

Key Activities include:

1. Quality assurance of various programmes across LM UK RMS as required.
2. Assist with inspection and acceptance of modifications and upgrades on equipment.
3. Support QA across the CADMID/T cycle where needed.
4. Assist in planning and supporting internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, certification bodies).
5. Assist with auditing and approval of suppliers.

You will also learn to provide QA oversight for equipment release signatories, assist with root cause analysis, process improvements, supply chain monitoring, and subcontractor audits.

Benefits and Working Arrangements:

We support flexible working, including the option for a 4-day week with Fridays off, depending on business needs. We offer competitive salaries, flexible holiday entitlement, and various health and wellness benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with AS9100 (preferred) or ISO9001, 2000, 27001, TickITplus; internal auditor qualification is beneficial.
• Degree or equivalent qualification, or recognized engineering qualification (apprenticeship, armed forces experience).
• Awareness of Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to work in a small team and achieve SC security clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Skills:

• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Experience supporting management meetings.
• Ability to work flexibly in demanding environments.
• Awareness of Quality Management Systems.
• Military experience is a benefit.

Additional Details:

Job Reference: 15288BR

Type: Full Time, 37.5 hours/week, 4xFlex schedule

Location: United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance: SC required

Not a graduate, intern, or apprentice vacancy.

What We Offer:

Supportive environment, flexible working, competitive salary, flexible holidays, and benefits including medical insurance, pension, dental, life assurance, travel insurance, employee discounts, wellness programs, training, and more.

About Lockheed Martin RMS:

We provide systems engineering, software development, training, and program management for security, civil, and commercial markets, aiming to be a world leader in security and aerospace.

Equal Opportunity:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing all talents and experiences, and ensuring a fair application process with reasonable adjustments if needed.

Application deadline: 23/05/2025