Senior Quality Engineer

Raytheon Systems; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and aerospace technology seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to deliver high-quality products and conducting quality audits. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance and Internal Auditing.
• Ability to review & interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System processes.
• Conduct Quality Audits across business areas.
• Diagnose and mitigate product non-conformities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Risk Reduction

Education

ISO Auditor Trained

Knowledge of Standards ISO9001

Tools

RCCA

PPAP

Job description

Date Posted:
2025-05-13Country:
United KingdomLocation:
GBRWLN111: Livingston Scotland, Oakbank Park Drive, Mid Calder, Livingston, EH53 0TJPosition Role Type:
Unspecified

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Raytheon
Livingston

Raytheon UK:
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
The manufacture of Control Actuation Systems, Guidance Electronic Units and Power Products. The UK's only Global Factory for UK & US missile programmes.
The provision of GPS Anti-Jamming systems across domains. Raytheon UK's long heritage of AJ GPS Technology can be found on land, air and maritime platforms.
Dedicated high volume Space Grade manufacturing facility with CCA lines qualified for Space, all supported by a highly skilled experienced workforce.

About the role:
Raytheon are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join the team on working on precision electronics at our Livingston site. Reporting to the Quality Delivery Lead, this role shall be responsible for deliveringQuality Assurance in line with the Quality Management System and Quality Policy across business units. The Quality Assurance Team are involved in several exciting and high-profile programmes and accountable for partnering with the program teams to deliver products to the highest quality standards. The QA Engineer shall also be closely integrated and aligned to the respective program team(s).
An integral part of a cross functional Team, the role conducts day to day Quality Assurance activities whilst engaging with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Main Duties:

• Ensure the Quality Management System processes and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts.

• Primary authority on all quality related matters on the assigned programme(s) / area of responsibility.

• Writing and reviewing Quality Plans, reports and plans.

• Conduct Quality Audits (Internal product / product release / process) across the business areas.

• Ensure effective & timely closure of actions received from Audit Non-Conformances, customer complaints and internal findings.

• Diagnose and mitigate product non-conformities identified internally and externally. RCCA and Non-Conformance Management

• Providing advice to the Business Area Lead and all Program Leads on the quality aspects of the work being undertaken.

• Quality support to the technical design organization and Engineering program reviews.

• Independent assurance on compliance with standards, identifying issues, recommending solutions, and creating necessary quality documentation

• Perform the quality activities within the Programs in support of the Design activities, respective Quality Assurance Plans i.e. First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, support to Quality Assurance Working Groups, checks on incoming and outgoing products i.e. Certificates of Conformance.

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to review & interpret technical drawings and/or test

• Developing and maintaining sound, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

• Thorough problem solving to ensure the programs can meet their needs whilst still achieving the agreed quality requirements.

• Proactive approach to risk reduction to prevent & resolve issues and remove non-value add processes

• Sound communication with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels and technical SMEs.

• Analyse Quality data and manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement and preventative action initiatives to reduce quality costs, through the implementation of mistake proofing.

• Coaching and guiding other team members and stakeholders in the needs of the business from a QA perspective.

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Internal Auditing and RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) methodologies

• Proactive approach to risk reduction, preventing & resolving issues to remove waste from processes.

• Promote continuous Improvement, through best practice, problem solving & education.

Desirable:

• ISO Auditor Trained or Knowledge of Standards ISO9001 and or AS9100

• Experience within Manufacturing and/or Quality Engineering Organisation

• Knowledge of PPAP, AQAPs

• Effective facilitation skills

Benefits and Work Culture:

• Competitive salaries.

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)

• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).

• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.

• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.

• Enhanced sick pay.

• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.

• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)

• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture:

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.

• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!

• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.

• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.

• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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