Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

MBDA

Stevenage, GB
Circa £50,000; compyny bonus: up to £2,500; pensio...
Dynamic hybrid (2-3 days per week on-site)
New product introduction (npi)
Supplier quality strategy
Product development frameworks
MBDA is seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Stevenage, focusing on New Product Introduction (NPI) within the Supply Chain. The role requires strong experience in quality management within engineering or manufacturing environments, particularly in the defense, automotive, or aerospace sectors

Job Summary

  • As a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll have the ability to further develop as a quality professional, utilising experience by deploying the latest quality tools and techniques internationally, ensuring future continuity in supply chain.
  • You will be a key interface for the applicable suppliers supporting the programme from a Quality perspective.
  • You'll become a member of a well-established and value added team within a world leading Defence business, directly supporting the delivery of assured, complex weapons systems to both internal and external customers.

Matching Summary

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MBDA is seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Stevenage, focusing on New Product Introduction (NPI) within the Supply Chain. The role requires strong experience in quality management within engineering or manufacturing environments, particularly in the defense, automotive, or aerospace sectors.

Salary

Circa £50,000; Company bonus: Up to £2,500; Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Supplier Quality strategy
  • Product development frameworks
  • DFMEA / PFMEA review
  • Supplier Quality tools & processes
  • Quality management systems
  • non-conformance management

Nice-to-have

  • Defence, automotive or aerospace experience
  • cross functional and soft skills
  • international travel

Key Requirements

  • Engineer including supply chain or manufacturing experience
  • Quality professional experienced in process-based integrated management systems
  • APQP / PPAP or similar experience
  • Understanding of product validation lifecycles
  • Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance
  • Familiarity with change control processes
  • Demonstrates Supplier Quality Management skills
  • Comfortable with travel to supplier sites
  • Special Process knowledge
  • Experience in First Article Inspection Requirements – AS9102
  • Knowledge of key external standards – EN/AS9100
  • Experienced in Quality Tools & Techniques (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen)
  • leadership of Quality investigations
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Good planning and organising skills
  • Ability to communicate and influence effectively
  • Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements
  • HND or HNC qualification

Work Rights

British Citizen or a Dual UK national

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