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Quality Engineering Lead

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: MK45, How End, Central Bedfordshire

Expire in: 22 hours

Job Description

Quality Engineering Lead
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hrs | 4x Day Working Week (Mon–Thu)
Security Clearance: BPSS required to start
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Engineering Lead to join a leading defence and aerospace organisation based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
Working within the Missiles & Fire Control business, you'll lead the Quality Engineering function, driving quality excellence across multiple business areas while supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of a high-performing Quality Engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
  * Own the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for Quality.
  * Functionally manage the Quality Engineers across both business areas.
  * Own and maintain the Quality Engineering command media, including:
  * Non-conformance processes
  * Control Plans
  * Quarantine processes
  * Ensure quality processes are regularly reviewed and updated.
  * Develop the capability of the Quality Engineering team by identifying and delivering training.
  * Act as the focal point for Quality Engineering metric corrective actions arising from reviews.
  * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and improve quality processes.
Essential Skills & Experience:
  * Significant experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or another highly regulated industry.
  * Quality Management Systems (QMS) - Strong
  * Quality Assurance methodologies - Strong
  * Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) - Strong
  * Problem-solving techniques - Strong
  * Quality investigations - Lead
  * Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) - Lead
  * Root Cause Analysis activities - Lead
  * Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle quality activities.
  * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  * Highly analytical with a process-driven approach and strong decision-making skills.
  * Experience developing, maintaining, and improving quality processes and documentation.
  * Demonstrated success delivering continuous improvement initiatives and measurable business improvements.
Desirable Experience:
  * Defence or Aerospace industry experience.
  * Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
  * Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or equivalent Continuous Improvement qualification.
  * Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification.
  * Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.
Security Clearance
This position requires Security Check (SC) clearance, with BPSS clearance required prior to starting

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