Product Assurance Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow

A vacancy has arisen for a Product Assurance Engineer to join the Sea Venom Product Assurance team in support of a multi-national missile programme during the industrialisation and initial production phases.
This opportunity provides the chance to work within a dynamic team providing quality assurance on in-house and supplied items, with the aim of preventing / minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth programme delivery, assuring reliable products and increasing Customer satisfaction.
The successful applicant will:

• Review and maintain contractual quality documentation including the Project Quality Plan. Support the Project team in developing any project specific processes;
• Define both the Product Assurance and Company Business procedures to be deployed within the project and ensure they are tailored accordingly to meet the project’s needs;
• Handle Product Non Conformance. Facilitate implementation of Project non-conformance process. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Provide Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports into engineering/senior management and customer reviews;
• Ensure the application of PPAP and APQP processes across the project;
• Identify risks and critical issues with mitigation solutions for both in house and sub-contracted industrialisation activities to reduce risk and increase customer satisfaction;
• Ensure Product Life Cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions managed appropriately;
• Support Customer product acceptance including any facilitation of Customer fault reports for the project.

What are we’re looking for?

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance
• Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
• Good knowledge of the product lifecycle - specifically industrialisation and early production phases
• Excellent communication & social skills – an ability to inspire change
• Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
• Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements

Here’s what’s in it for you!

• This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant and expanding quality organisation and develop as a quality professional as well as the opportunity to work multi-nationally on one of MBDA’s leading programmes;
• You'll be able to identify process improvements and problem solve to aid on time delivery.
• Gain knowledge of deploying the latest quality tools and techniques on a high profile programme as it transitions into production.

Join a great team!

We are a dynamic, highly focused team responsible for delivering product in the early production phase and as an experienced team, we are keen to share our knowledge.
Benefits Package
*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.


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We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation.

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.