Quality Assurance Engineer in Abercanaid

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role.
Working at the heart of our production environment, you’ll partner with Engineering, Production and Operations to solve real problems, drive root-cause improvements and make sure our products are right first time. From investigating non-conformances and leading corrective actions to improving processes, analysing quality data and supporting audits, you’ll have a hands-on role in raising standards across the business.
You’ll work on complex, specialist engineering programmes where reliability really matters, gaining exposure to everything from manufacturing and inspection through to engineering change, suppliers and continuous improvement.
This is a role for someone who wants to influence, improve and make a visible difference — with the opportunity to grow your career into senior Quality Engineering, Quality Management or wider technical and operational leadership.
Your responsibilities will include:
Ensure compliance with all quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements across production operations Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) Conduct internal audits and support external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance at all times Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Work closely with Production teams to ensure adherence to quality processes and standards on the shopfloor Collaborate with Engineering to ensure effective transition of designs into production, with quality built into processes Support inspection and testing activities, ensuring products meet required specifications and customer expectations Analyse quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement and support decision Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and waste Ensure all quality documentation is accurate, controlled, and up to date Support supplier quality activities where required, including evaluation and performance monitoring Promote a strong quality culture across the site, ensuring accountability and awareness at all levels
Apply if you have most of the following:
Experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering role within a production environment Experience supporting or operating within a Quality Management System Proven experience of investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Operations teams Experience in a multi-programme or project-based production environment is
Technical Skills/Education
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001) Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa) Knowledge of inspection and testing methods within a manufacturing environment Ability to analyse and interpret quality and production data Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation Working knowledge of Health & Safety and regulatory compliance requirements
Additional local needs:
Onsite role, Merthyr Tydfil South Wales Successful candidate will need to complete BPSS checks
Benefits of this role include:
Opportunity to develop into senior Quality Engineering or Quality Management roles Exposure to cross-functional operations, including Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain Involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives Potential progression into broader operational or technical leadership role
Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.
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