Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Ampthill is seeking a Quality role to apply quality principles across design, materials, production, and supplier management. You will perform technical evaluations, collaborate with program management, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place, and engage in corrective actions and supplier certification processes.

This role involves off-site support for up to 30 working days at times, with a long-term trajectory at the Ampthill site through Aug

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Excellent communication across stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong decision-making and ownership.
• Experience with CAPA/RCCA implementation.
• Familiarity with ISO quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for quality issues on the project.
• Ensure project remains compliant with processes and contractual requirements.
• Manage non-conformances end-to-end, RCCA/CA actions included.
• Review quality documentation for compliance with standards.
• Participate in design reviews with a quality-focused input.
• Advise on quality requirements for bids and proposals.

Skills

Task management

Stakeholder communication

Decision making

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CAPA/RCCA

Quality systems

Tools

SAP Quality Module

Job description

About The Role

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Location

Ampthill - on site

About The Role

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Additionally role will provide Off site Support by being a team member of an away working party for extended periods of up to but no longer than 30 working days in any one particular working party. Approximate continuous duration until end Aug 2028 at which point role is expected to be based at Ampthill site location.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all quality issues on project
• Assuring project remains compliant to all business and contractual processes and procedures
• Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including facilitating Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes
• Review and approve quality documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Participate in design reviews, providing quality-focused input and guidance
• Contribute to bids and proposals by advising on quality requirements and considerations

Basic Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels—from shop floor to senior management—across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong decision‑making skills, with the ability to take ownership and drive issues through to resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with SAP Quality Module is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/RCCA) is essential
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO standards) is advantageous

Desired Skills

• A background in Materials, CNC Manufacturing & Machining, or low volume high value manufacturing & production, would help, but isn’t strictly necessary to successful application
• Knowledge of how to read CAD Drawings and Data
• Good eye for detail
• Stakeholder management skills