At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape quality foundations for ambitious aerospace and defence programmes.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, mental health support, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth with access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product integrity and quality performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance and knowledge of quality management systems.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Job Description
Your impact Help shape the quality foundations of one of the UK's most ambitious aerospace and defence programmes.
As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer within GCAP, you will influence product integrity, drive quality performance across complex programmes, and ensure robust quality practices are embedded from concept through to delivery.
This role is to be based from our Luton site, with travel to Edinburgh, Bristol and Southampton when needed.
What you'll bring as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Support the development and deployment of quality plans, processes and assurance activities across the programme lifecycle.
Lead quality investigations, root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CA) activities to improve product and process performance.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and programme teams to proactively improve processes & procedures.
Support internal and external audits, customer reviews and programme quality reporting.
Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
Familiarity with Quality tools and techniques, including Root Cause Corrective Action, Process Mapping, First Article Inspection (FAI).
We will also consider Quality assurance engineers not at senior level and have strong quality fundamentals.
Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC).
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance.
Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding
Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.
Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Full time
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