Quality Engineer – Assurance & Continuous Improvement (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer

Private healthcare

Mental health support

Generous annual leave (up to 12 flexi‑

Access to online learning (Coursera/LD

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd. seeks a Quality Engineer for the Surveillance & PT division in Luton. You will support quality assurance and control activities, help track Project Assurance Plans, and ensure safety, cost, and quality targets are met throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires practical QA experience in defence electronics or similar industries and strong analytical skills. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, engage with customers and suppliers, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Further education or experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Defence Electronics, or other similarly complex industries is preferred.
• Equivalent experience from other fields is also valued.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality management standards such as AS9100 and ISO9001, along with continuous improvement practices.
• Practical experience with Quality Tools including Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification, and First Article Inspection.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into practical solutions that support business objectives, communicated clearly and effectively.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working across diverse teams and functions.
• Experience engaging with Customers and Suppliers, demonstrating professionalism and responsiveness.
• Previous experience working in a high‑precision manufacturing environment or similarly detail‑oriented settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality assurance and quality control activities across programmes.
• Help develop and track Project Assurance Plans to align with risk and improvement goals.
• Collaborate with Assurance Teams to meet Programme and IPT objectives.
• Support KPI monitoring, including Quality Notifications, MRB, and FRB.
• Contribute to reducing Non‑Conformance costs through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team.
• Participate in IPT, Operations, and Engineering meetings.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Process Mapping

Verification

First Article Inspection

Tools

Root Cause Corrective Action

Pattern Fault Lifecycle

Process Mapping

Verification

First Article Inspection

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd. seeks a Quality Engineer for the Surveillance & PT division in Luton. You will support quality assurance and control activities, help track Project Assurance Plans, and ensure safety, cost, and quality targets are met throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires practical QA experience in defence electronics or similar industries and strong analytical skills. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, engage with customers and suppliers, and contribute to continuous