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Product Assurance Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
18 Apr 2021
Reference
P8260

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Discipline
Project Engineering, Quality
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

Location: Stevenage or Bolton

The Opportunity

Vacancy for an experienced Product Assurance Engineer to join the Quality Supply Chain team in support of non-conformance management and audit of the missile production supply chain. This opportunity provides the chance to work within a new dynamic quality team providing quality assurance activities with our supply base.
 
The Role
  • Manage major equipment supplier Product Non Conformance. Facilitate implementation of the non-conformance defect investigation process with the supplier to ensure that adequate and appropriate corrective actions are implemented .Provide supplier Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports. Identification of improvements with respect to the supplier non-conformance management process and its implementation within SAP.
  • Working closely with our internal stakeholders to identify candidate suppliers for surveillance planning activities, and the schedule of activities to be performed.
  • Conduct Quality audits/assessments in line with the surveillance plan and against the Suppliers contracted Quality requirements, reviewing the Supplier's corrective action progress, conducting product acceptance, with the aim of reducing project risk.
What’s in it for you?
  • Opportunity to join a vibrant quality organisation and further develop as a quality professional;
  • Gain knowledge of deploying latest quality tools and techniques;
  • Opportunity to identify process improvements to aid on time and on quality delivery of products during the product lifecycle;
  • Management of quality assurance activities associated with an international supply base.
 What’s great about the team?
  • You will be joining a dynamic, focussed team responsible for assessing and improving the quality in the supply base.
  • The team are both dynamic and experienced and keen to share their knowledge.
 What are we looking for?
  • Engineer with experience of quality management systems, techniques and processes especially during industrialisation and manufacturing phases.
  • Experience of working within quality supply chain environment and able to operate effectively as part of the team.
  • Auditing experience covering product and or quality system audits
  • Good knowledge of key external standards, such as EN9100 and ensure it is maintained
  • Experienced in Quality Tools & Techniques (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, PFMEA).
  • Practical knowledge of non-conformance management process and SAP business tool an advantage,
  • Ability to travel and work in a team environment.
  • Qualified as a minimum to HND or HNC with experience within Engineering or Quality Assurance.
 
What would you get?

*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.
MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
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.

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
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Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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