Job summary

Principal Quality Engineer - Field Engineer - 12 month contract - Barrow - £46.18ph UMB or £35ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Quality Engineer, Field Engineer

Important

Principal Quality Engineer - Field Engineer

Job description

Role

The role of the Quality Engineer is to provide specialist guidance and support to the Quality Function whilst ensuring that the Business Unit remains compliant to the local Quality Business Management System

• Ability to critique and tailor issues in reports/presentations

• Carry out assessments IAW schedule

• Ability to carry out complex Quality activities in SQEP area

• Carry out routine and non-routine inspection work as required

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing and maintaining ISO 9001/EN9100 standards

• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert within the Quality discipline

• Ensuring compliance with Business Management Systems and Operational Assurance processes

• Managing product safety and understanding export requirements, including ITAR

• Leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies

• Interpreting specifications, procedures, and contract requirements

• Managing effective stakeholder relationships, including customer interactions

Job Requirements:

• Experience in Quality Engineering and Field Engineering within the defence sector

• Understanding and application of ISO 9001/EN9100 standards

• Knowledge of Business Management Systems and Operational Assurance processes

• Export requirements knowledge such as ITAR

• Ability to interpret specifications and contract requirements

• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis methodologies such as Fishbone, 5 Why, and Six Sigma

• Effective action management and verification skills

• Relevant qualifications such as PCN Level 2 in NDT, ICORR or NACE Level 2, CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2, and audit capabilities to ISO 9001:2015 or AS 9100

Security Level: BPSS + SC + Subject to ITAR and UK eyes only

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.