Senior Quality Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance quality assurance processes at their Southampton site. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with project teams to manage risks and resolve non-conformance issues, ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. Your expertise in governance frameworks and quality tools will drive continuous improvement initiatives, while your analytical skills will help present actionable solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the Defence Electronics sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is essential.
• Proven knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective quality assurance processes and manage risks.
• Lead resolution of non-conformance issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration & Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Equivalent in Quality or Manufacturing

Tools

Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

Process Mapping

Verification

First Article Inspection

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Quality Engineer

At Leonardo: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer to join the team at the Southampton site. The Infra-Red Sensing Business and the Integrated Communication Systems Business are based at the site, and this role is key to the continuing success of these activities.

Role Overview: In this role, you will collaborate closely with Programme and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and work in partnership with the site Quality Team and Programme/Project Managers to deliver high-quality results in all phases of the programme lifecycle.

What You’ll Do as a Senior Quality Engineer:

Your primary focus will be to ensure the effective delivery of quality assurance processes, managing risks, and resolving non-conformance issues, while supporting programme objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Risk, Threat & Opportunity Management: Collaborate with Programme and Project Managers to identify and manage specific risks, threats, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with the Project Assurance Plans (PAP).
• Project Assurance Plans (PAP): Develop and maintain PAPs that define project assurance activities, aligned with risk, opportunity, and improvement within the programme, in compliance with the Operational Framework.
• Non-Conformance & Failure Leadership: Lead the resolution of non-conformance and failure instances on behalf of the IPT, ensuring that root causes are identified, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and execution of assurance function improvement plans across all stages of the Programme, Product, and Project Lifecycles.
• Reporting & Data Management: Deliver reports and relevant data to the Quality Manager and Project Managers to track quality assurance activities and progress.

What We Need from You:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Background: Ideally a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field. Experience in Defence Electronics or a similarly complex industry is highly desirable.
• Quality Governance Expertise: Proven knowledge of governance frameworks, particularly AS9100, ISO9001, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Quality Tools Proficiency: Working experience with quality tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Verification, and First Article Inspection.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse complex data and derive practical solutions that support business goals, presenting them in a clear and actionable manner.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated experience in working with diverse stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, to ensure alignment with quality requirements.

Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Primary Location: GB - Southampton

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid