Quality Assurance Engineer

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Ampthill is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements within an AS9100 environment. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to support quality planning, non-conformance handling, RCCA and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include developing control plans, reviewing drawings, leading 8D/RCCA investigations, participating in design reviews and supporting NPI with quality controls.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and non-conformance management.
• Experience in AS9100-regulated manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Control Plans and RCCA.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in Aerospace or Defence manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IPC610/620.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

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 processes including containment, investigation, disposition and closure.
• Lead RCCA using 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
• Participate in design and drawing reviews to ensure quality requirements are built in.
• Support NPI by defining and implementing quality controls.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Support audits and ensure AS9100 compliance.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and inspection records.

Skills

Quality assurance principles

AS9100 experience

Root cause analysis

Interpret engineering drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Lean/continuous improvement

Aerospace/Defence experience

IPC610/620 knowledge

SAP/ERP familiarity

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

SAP

Job description

Permanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday

Ampthill

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.

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

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.
• 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