Quality Assurance Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Product Assurance Engineering professional to enhance process improvement for Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Equipment. The role involves collaboration with project managers to ensure quality compliance and drive customer satisfaction, offering competitive pay, benefits, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within Mechanical or Electronic Engineering.
• Understanding of product lifecycle, especially development.
• Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence ME process governance.
• Manage product lifecycle reviews and actions.
• Conduct process adherence audits and micro training sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC)

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP QM

Document management tools

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Product Assurance Engineering professional to join the Product Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Equipment while driving process improvement.

Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The role:

Join our Product Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Equipment, leading process improvements and ensuring core PA activities are met. Collaborate with Major project Product Assurance Managers to support equipment development, minimize product non-conformance, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and influence ME process governance, ensuring ownership and adherence
• Support process improvement and lessons learned activities within ME
• Ensure compliance in equipment projects per BMS procedures
• Manage product lifecycle reviews and actions
• Handle product non-conformance, support defect investigations, and provide analysis reports
• Identify and mitigate quality risks for in-house equipment
• Conduct process adherence audits and micro training sessions

Requirements:

• HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent desirable
• Experience in quality assurance within Mechanical or Electronic Engineering
• Knowledge of QA problem-solving methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC)
• Understanding of product lifecycle, especially development
• Strong analytical skills, experience with Excel, SAP QM, and document management tools
• Continuous improvement mindset and initiative

About MBDA:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We value diversity and encourage inclusivity, offering support and adjustments during recruitment. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Glassdoor, or visit our careers site for more information.