Quality Assurance Engineer

Saab Automobile AB; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Fareham seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure product and process quality. The role includes defining quality standards, conducting audits, and resolving quality issues using advanced methodologies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers to ensure quality integration and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and judgment.
• Experience in conducting quality audits.
• Knowledge of electromechanical and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Define quality standards and testing methods.
• Conduct internal quality audits.
• Resolve quality issues using advanced problem-solving methods.
• Collaborate with design and production engineers to address failure causes.

Job description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers solutions in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep society safe. Our UK operations employ over 600 people across eight sites, specializing in software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of Saab AB, Saab UK combines startup agility with corporate resources. Globally, Saab employs over 24,000 people with operations worldwide. We invest 23% of revenue in R&D, collaborating with industry and academia. We promote diversity, professional growth, and work-life balance.

The Role:

This position supports the Saab Seaeye Business Unit in Fareham, focusing on ensuring product and process quality by identifying and resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Define quality standards and testing methods.
• Conduct internal quality audits.
• Resolve quality issues using advanced problem-solving methods.
• Review and approve/reject change requests.
• Investigate faults in electromechanical and electronic systems, determine root causes.
• Manage failure reporting and analysis systems.
• Analyze fault data and recommend corrective actions.
• Champion continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist production in resolving quality issues.
• Collaborate with design and production engineers to address failure causes.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure quality is integrated into products.

Additional responsibilities:

• Use judgment to develop solutions to daily challenges.
• Maintain proficiency with relevant IT systems.
• Act ethically and with integrity.
• Maintain professional relationships across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QHSE:

• Contribute to a safe and sustainable work environment.
• Work safely and report incidents or hazards.
• Ensure products meet Saab Seaeye quality standards and suggest improvements.