Senior Quality Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Surveillance & Protection Technologies team in Luton. In this role, you will drive quality compliance, support principal engineering objectives, and mentor team members to achieve excellence. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, is contract-permanent, and supports hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Free online courses access

Referral financial reward

Flexible benefits spending

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance processes and standards.
• Ability to mentor others in quality practices.
• Strong communication skills to influence team behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance improvement plans across all project phases.
• Support Principal Quality Engineer in meeting KPIs.
• Delivery of compliant products meeting cost and safety requirements.

Skills

Quality Tools knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Root Cause Corrective Action

Process Mapping

Verification

First Article Inspection

Job description

Job Description:

Your Impact

Are you looking to be part of a company driving innovation and creating cutting-edge technology? At Leonardo, we deliver ground‑breaking products that shape the future. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible while ensuring excellence in every step of our production. This opportunity is for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer within our Surveillance & Protection Technologies (S&PT) line of business based at our Luton site.

As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer you will interact at Programme and Integrated Project Team (IPT) level. Working in partnership with the Programme and Project Managers.

What you’ll bring:

As Senior Quality Assurance Engineer you will interact at Integrated Project Team (IPT) level. Working in partnership with the Operations team / IPT to:

• Support Principal Quality Engineer in driving objectives to meet / exceed targets including LPS/KPI goals, QL4 effectiveness, supplier and customer timely RCCA.
• Deliver a compliant product in a timely manner meeting all cost and safety requirements
• Support creation of Quality Plans defining quality assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity and Improvement within the Programme and associated Projects, operating in line with the requirements of the Operational Framework
• Actively ensure LPS goals for Quality KPIs including QNs, MRB, FRBs etc are achieved by supporting improvement plans and active management of key activity such as MRB etc
• Lead the Assurance function’s improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product and Project Lifecycle
• Mentor others in order to grow Quality excellence within the Programme/Projects
• Successfully apply interpersonal skills to positively influence behaviours within Quality at individual and team level
• Attend and contribute to key meetings including (but not limited to ) IPT morning meetings, DPU forums, Engineering WO meetings etc.
• Take leadership in ensuring concessions / production permits, IDN requests, CoC signoffs, Receiver requests, CoAs are processed correctly and in timely manner, directly supporting where required.
• Support achievement of quality assurance milestones within the Programme, Product and Project lifecycle i.e., timely review and completion of Quality compliance matrices, internal audits, TCU signoffs, providing inputs into bid activities etc.
• Bring knowledge and practical experience of Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification and First Article Inspection.
• Ensure delivery of reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project and function in a timely manner.
• Actively manage a root cause and corrective action investigations by taking lead on key MRBs, FRBs, SCARS and customer complaints.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid