Senior Project Assurance Engineer

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Senior Project Assurance Engineer, Edinburgh

Client: Leonardo

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a92734403996

Job Views: 6

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Assurance Engineer within our Airborne Radar Quality Assurance Team in Edinburgh. This role involves working with Operations, Project Managers, Customers, Design/Development teams, and Purchasing/Suppliers to meet Customer requirements related to Leonardo UK's Products and Services. It's an excellent chance to contribute your talents and be a vital part of Leonardo’s future.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Be an integral member of both the Airborne Radar Quality team and the Integrated Project Teams (IPT), contributing to all aspects of Quality to ensure project success.
2. Deliver assurance activities defined by the IPT, maintaining relevance with changing project demands.
3. Engage with Operational and IPT risks and opportunities, supporting and leading where appropriate to drive progress.
4. Agree on risk-based internal assessments with the IPT lead and ensure their completion, managing findings to closure.
5. Analyze and communicate information to support escalation and decision-making within the IPT.
6. Lead instances of Non-Conformance and Failure on behalf of the IPT, ensuring issues are managed to closure internally and with external supply chain.
7. Support and mentor junior Assurance Team members.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or experience in Defence, Electronics, or similar complex industries.
• Knowledge of Governance, AS9100 / ISO9001, and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience with Development and Design Assurance support across lifecycle stages.
• Proficiency in Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification, Validation, and First Article Inspection.
• Logical thinking skills, capable of transforming complex data into practical actions supporting business goals.
• Good interpersonal skills and collaborative working style.
• Effective time management, prioritization, and escalation skills.
• Experience working with Customers and Suppliers.

Security Clearance:

Required

Life at Leonardo:

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours. Our benefits include:

• Up to 10% employer contribution pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days
• Flexible hours and hybrid working options
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
• Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme
• Company-funded flexible benefits like private healthcare, dental, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and £500 annual allowance for tech and lifestyle
• Free access to 4000+ online courses via Coursera
• Referral incentives for successful employee referrals
• Performance bonuses at management level and below