Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold dual British Nationality as a minimum.
Working: The role offers flexible & hybrid working. It would be beneficial to be on-site 3-4 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Part time working also available
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join one of our leading defence clients Quality Assurance team, providing support to both the Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.
Are you a Quality professional with a passion for problem solving? Working with our Manufacturing & Supply Chain teams you will lead the Quality Assurance activities on one of our complex Weapon System production lines, thereby supporting delivery of UK strategic defence needs.
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Main Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate delivery of the Quality Assurance activities across the Manufacturing Business Units to reduce production programme quality risks.
- Timely resolution of production line issues, by leading multi-functional teams through application of industry standard problem solving tools and techniques.
- Lead delivery of assurance activities associated with industrialisation of our production lines. Identify and mitigate production risks through implementation of PFMEA's, Control Plans, Special Process validation, etc.
- Lead Project Manufacturing Non-Conformance Panels, escalating critical issues to senior management. Ensure implementation of any Project specific non-conformance processes within manufacturing.
- Conduct non-conformance data analysis to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement.
- Primary interface to Customer for project contractual deliverables out of our production facility.
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Additional Role Requirements;
- Support the Project team in developing cost effective project planning to assist in on time delivery of all contractual deliverables, whilst meeting company policy and process.
- Collaborate with the engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise the manufacturing processes.
- Support the delivery of Product Life Cycle Gate reviews, providing assurance of deliverables and ensuring timely closure of actions.
- Provide Quality reporting into Project, Manufacturing and Functional Programme Reviews.
- Drive the Quality culture within the Manufacturing domain to ensure continuous improvement and delivery of the quality strategy and risk assessments.
- Certify and release product to our customer in accordance with the contractual requirements.
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Skill and Experience;
- Preferably degree educated, or substantial experience in Quality Management
- Practitioner of current QA problem solving methods (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
- Excellent interpersonal skills are essential and able to influence others in a collaborative way.
- Highly self-motivated, and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks.
Desirable Experience;
- Experience in the Defence or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
- Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
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This company can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience
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Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.
Company Benefits;
- Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary (based on performance).
- Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
- Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
- Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development
Company Details;
- The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!
- It's no wonder, they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!
- "Interesting work. Good work-life balance. Employees made to feel valued." Software Engineer, 5 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.
- "Promotes and believes in a good work/life balance interesting work on most programmes Encourages internal mobility. Offers good development/training opportunities" Principal Systems Engineer, 19 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.
- True advocates of ED&I as an Equal Opportunity Employer! With over 10 Networking groups and communities across the business advocating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
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