Senior Product Assurance Engineer- Manufacturing

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Product Assurance Engineer to join the Product Assurance Engineering team as they provide professional quality support to the Manufacturing team in the UK.
Product Assurance Engineers are a critical role to the business, working directly alongside the engineering, operations and programs functions as well as all other areas of the business to enable the efficient delivery of products to our customer. If you're looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, then read on!

What we’re looking for

• Ideally qualified to minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject.
• Quality professional, experienced in process-based integrated management systems & business improvement in an engineering / manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Proven understanding and experience of non-conformance practises.
• Knowledge and experience of EN9100/AS9100
• Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives
• Capability to identify sustainable business improvements & ensure effective implementation
• Recognise and understand internal and external customer requirements, and respond to them
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks
• Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in both Microsoft Excel and SAP QM Systems tools.
• Prior experience of Lean and practical problem solving techniques such as 8D, LSS, 5Why and 3C
• Position is based in Bolton, but may require regular provision of support to Manufacturing at other MBDA sites, including Stevenage and Henlow
• Travel (both UK and international) will be required.

What’s in it for you?

Working in a high technology environment ranging from the manufacture of CCA assemblies through to live build of weapon systems, your broad range of skill and expertise will be called upon to support quality and process improvement initiatives as we aim to maintain our reputation as a leading manufacturer of GW systems.

Become a member of a well-established team directly supporting the delivery of assured, sophisticated weapons systems to our customers.
Opportunities to develop personal, profession and behavioural skills to enable future further progression with the function and business.

Our benefits

• Flexible working, opportunities for career progression, paid overtime, great bonus scheme, comprehensive pension scheme, annual salary review, fantastic working environment and site facilities, social, charitable and sporting activities.

Join a great team!

• You will be joining a fast paced and dynamic team working alongside a wide range of business functions enabling Design, Manufacture and in service support at a world leading level.
• Close integration with the wider team including Technical, Manufacturing and Programs.
• Encouraging environment willing to share knowledge and expertise.

Why us?

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’re here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.


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

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended 2-3 days per week approach to on-site and remote working.

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