Quality Assurance Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Ampthill, United Kingdom, is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements across the lifecycle. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support quality planning, non-conformance management, RCCA, and continuous improvement in an AS9100-regulated setting.

The role emphasizes reading drawings and specs, leading RCCA activities, and contributing to audits and process

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of QA principles and non-conformance management.
• Experience in AS9100-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with Control Plans, RCCA, and quality problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain Control Plans from engineering drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Review drawings and documentation to identify critical quality characteristics and inspection needs.
• Manage non-conformance process: containment, quarantine, investigation, disposition, closure.
• Lead RCCA using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis.
• Participate in design and drawing reviews to ensure quality is embedded.
• Support NPI by defining quality requirements and controls.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Assist audits and ensure AS9100 compliance; maintain documentation and records.

Skills

Quality assurance principles

Non-conformance management

Root cause analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Interpretation of drawings & specs

Documentation & control

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality qualification (HNC/HND, Degree)

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Role

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams, the role supports quality planning, non-conformance management, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement activities within an AS9100-regulated environment.

Location

Ampthill

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain Control Plans from engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements for parts and assemblies.
• Review engineering drawings and technical documentation to identify critical quality characteristics and inspection requirements.
• Manage the non-conformance process, including containment, quarantine, investigation, disposition, and closure.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities using structured problem-solving tools including 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and drawing reviews to ensure quality requirements are effectively incorporated into product designs.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by defining and implementing quality requirements and controls.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to resolve product and process quality issues.
• Analyse quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits and ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, inspection plans, and records in line with company and customer requirements

Essential

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles, non‑conformance management, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience working within an AS9100‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with Control Plans, RCCA, and quality problem‑solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.

Desirable

• Experience within Aerospace or Defence manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• SAP experience or familiarity with similar ERP systems.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality-related qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of IPC610/620 or similar electrical experience