Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. Job in Edinburgh Education & Training Jobs

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

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:

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

Job Requirements:

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