Quality and Assurance Engineer

Join Lockheed Martin’s team at RNAS Culdrose as a Quality Assurance (QA) Representative for our Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) and Crowsnest (CN) contracts.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role ensuring the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement for critical military aviation systems.

Proven experience in Quality Assurance, particularly in aerospace or military aviation.
~ Authorised signatory for aircraft and equipment release.
~ Experience ensuring compliance against UK MoD MAA Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS) and Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) Regulatory Articles (RA).
~ Root Cause Analysis qualification.
~ Expertise in inspections, audits, and process improvement.
~ Regulatory Compliance: Maintain UK MoD MAA and Lockheed Martin Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) certifications, ensuring ongoing compliance with aerospace and defence regulations.
Quality Inspections: Oversee the inspection, acceptance, and quality control of advanced avionics, mission systems, aircraft modifications, and Merlin Training Systems to meet rigorous military standards.
Root Cause Analysis & Improvement: Lead root cause investigations and drive process improvements to enhance performance and quality.
Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with internal teams, contractors, and external regulatory bodies to ensure quality across the supply chain and operational activities.
If you’re passionate about quality and compliance in aerospace and defence, we want to hear from you!

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