Quality Engineer

SEA Ltd; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical health insurance

Employee wellbeing programme

Group pension plan

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre

Employee Discounts portal

Job summary

SEA Ltd in Barnstaple is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide independent Quality and Product Assurance support. You will oversee audits, ensure quality across supplier interactions and participate in regulatory and customer audits.

The role is based at the Barnstaple site with flexible working. Salary up to £44k depending on experience, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement in defence-related manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Experience of ISO 9001 & AS 9100.
• Experience conducting audits.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience of Continuous Improvement techniques and problem solving.
• Strong Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit internal processes, projects, and suppliers against the Business Management System, AS9100 and defence requirements.
• Attend and contribute to project gate reviews, ensuring quality requirements, risks and deliverables are assessed and controlled.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier-related risks, non-conformances and concessions to closure.
• Oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions for robust solutions.
• Verify supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102 with documentation.
• Support incoming inspection and validate supplier certification, traceability and conformity evidence.
• Manage audit findings and quality actions with timely closure and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement across functions and supplier base to reduce risk and improve first-time quality.
• Provide quality support to engineering, procurement, programmes and operations.
• Participate in customer, regulatory and third-party audits for compliance.

Skills

ISO 9001

AS9100

Auditing

Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.You will provide independent Quality and Product Assurance support to the company, inclusive of providing Quality & Product Assurance expertise to the business, maintaining quality levels, supporting improvement activities and undertaking internal auditing.

Quality Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £44k, depending on experience.

Whatyou'llbedoing

• Audit internal processes, projects, and suppliers against the Business Management System, AS9100, and defence-specific requirements
• Attend and contribute to project gate reviews, ensuring quality requirements, risks, and deliverables are effectively assessed and controlled at each stage of the lifecycle including flow-down of requirements to the supply chain
• Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier-related risks, non-conformances, and concessions to effective closure where required
• Oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions, ensuring robust and sustainable solutions
• Verify supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) in line with AS9102 and ensure full documentation compliance where required
• Support incoming inspection and validate supplier certification, traceability, and conformity evidence
• Manage audit findings and quality actions, ensuring timely closure and audit readiness
• Drive continuous improvement across internal functions and the supplier base, focusing on risk reduction and right-first-time delivery
• Provide quality support to engineering, procurement, programmes, and operations
• Participate in customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, ensuring full compliance and preparedness

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Havea look atthe benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Cash Plan
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

Theskills you need

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Experience of ISO 9001 & AS 9100
• Experience conducting audits
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Practical experience of Continuous Improvement techniques and problem solving
• Strong Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Join us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you'd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on [e-mail]