Quality Assurance Engineer- Electronic Engineering

MBDA Missile Systems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Stevenage is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team. The role involves ensuring quality standards for electronic equipment development and managing non-conformance. Candidates should have proven QA experience and strong analytical skills. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 is offered with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14% contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Qualifications

• Proven QA experience, preferably in electronics.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle in development.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain equipment quality plans.
• Ensure compliance with procedures.
• Manage product lifecycle reviews and non-conformance processes.
• Identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Participate in process improvements and audits.
• Conduct micro training to improve quality awareness.

Skills

QA problem-solving methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC)

Strong analytical skills

Experience with Excel

Experience with SAP QM

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or QA

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Quality Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of electronic equipment in development.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (relocation package may be available)

Hybrid working: 3 days on-site per week

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. Candidates must undergo BPSS checks.

What we offer:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Up to 14% employer and employee contribution
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi leave: Up to 15 days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Site facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

Join our QA team supporting electronic development, ensuring quality standards, managing non-conformance, and supporting product delivery to increase customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and maintain equipment quality plans
• Ensure compliance with procedures
• Manage product lifecycle reviews and non-conformance processes
• Identify and mitigate quality risks
• Participate in process improvements and audits
• Conduct micro training to improve quality awareness

Requirements:

• HNC/HND in Engineering or QA, or equivalent experience
• Proven QA experience, preferably in electronics
• Knowledge of QA problem-solving methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC)
• Understanding of product lifecycle in development
• Strong analytical skills, experience with Excel, SAP QM, and document management
• Continuous improvement mindset

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