At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality in electrical systems and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing.
- Company: Join Lockheed Martin, a leader in aerospace and defence with a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive salary, and extensive wellbeing benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality assurance in innovative electrical products.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance and electrical assembly is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Due to increasing demand across complex electrical systems programmes, we are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality assurance activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role will focus on ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the production of electrical cable assemblies and electromechanical products.
Working closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining product quality, resolving non-conformances, and promoting best practice across the business.
Key Responsibilities- Develop control plans and inspection requirements from engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Manage non-conformance activities, including product containment, investigation, root cause analysis (RCCA), and implementation of corrective actions.
- Experience in the creation and population of FAIRs, with a strong focus on data accuracy, completeness, and effective use of information.
- Support and coach production teams on quality standards and workmanship requirements, particularly in accordance with IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- Capture, analyse, and report inspection and test data using automated test equipment.
- Conduct product, process, and system audits to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify quality issues and implement process improvements.
- Maintain quality documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and manufacturing performance.
- Aerospace or defence manufacturing experience.
- SAP experience.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience in the use of MK tester or DITMCO for automated test procedures.
- Experience of quality assurance in a machining production environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Quality Engineer with strong electrical assembly experience to support quality excellence, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers.
We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.
What we offer you- Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements.
- Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Competitive Pension.
- Dental.
- Critical Illness.
- Life Assurance.
- Travel Insurance.
- Employee discounts for top high street shops.
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc.
- Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes.
- Reimbursement for a professional membership.
- Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave.
QA Engineer (Electrical) employer: LM Careers
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a focus on work-life balance, employees can enjoy a flexible 4-day work week and a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, competitive pensions, and professional development opportunities. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic organisation dedicated to innovation and excellence in the aerospace and defence sectors, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of our products and services.
