Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Matchtech; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Defence & Security sector is on the lookout for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This exciting opportunity involves leading quality assurance efforts, supporting compliance with industry standards, and mentoring team members to foster quality excellence. The role requires a proactive approach to managing quality objectives and delivering timely results in a high-precision manufacturing environment. If you have a passion for quality and a desire to make a significant impact, this position offers the perfect platform for your skills and expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or Defence Electronics is preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support in Quality Assurance and Quality Control matters.
• Manage root cause and corrective action investigations effectively.
• Contribute to the creation of Quality Plans aligned with programme objectives.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Interpersonal Skills

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Education

Further education in Engineering

Experience in Quality or Manufacturing

Experience in Defence Electronics

Tools

Root Cause Corrective Action

Process Mapping

First Article Inspection

Job description

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer for a contract position within their Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business in Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Offer advice, support, and assistance on all Quality Assurance and Quality Control matters.
2. Support the Principal Quality Engineer in driving objectives to meet or exceed targets, including LPS/KPI goals, QL4 effectiveness, and timely supplier and customer RCCA.
3. Contribute actively to IPT requirements, ensuring timely delivery of compliant products that meet all cost and safety requirements.
4. Support the creation of Quality Plans that define quality assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity, and Improvement within the Programme and associated Projects.
5. Provide leadership to the Assurance Teams to meet Programme and IPT objectives.
6. Ensure LPS goals for Quality KPIs are achieved by supporting improvement plans and managing key activities.
7. Lead the Assurance function's improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product, and Project Lifecycle.
8. Mentor others to grow Quality excellence within the Programme/Projects.
9. Attend and contribute to key meetings, including IPT morning meetings, DPU forums, Engineering WO meetings, etc.
10. Ensure timely processing of concessions, production permits, IDN requests, CoC signoffs, Receiver requests, and CoAs.
11. Support the achievement of quality assurance milestones within the Programme, Product, and Project lifecycle.
12. Deliver reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project, and function in a timely manner.
13. Manage root cause and corrective action investigations, taking lead on key MRBs, FRBs, SCARS, and customer complaints.

Job Requirements:

1. Further education and experience ideally in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or Defence Electronics.
2. Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
3. Practical experience with Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification, and First Article Inspection.
4. Ability to harvest complex data into actions with practical solutions that support business goals.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style across all business functions.
6. Experience working with customers and suppliers.
7. Experience in a high precision manufacturing environment.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience and are looking for an exciting new opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Edinburgh.