Principal Product Assurance Engineer in Bolton

Facilitating practical problem solving activities, determining root causes and the effective implementation of robust corrective actions using the relevant quality tools. Carrying out process audits, issuing non-conformances and facilitating root cause and corrective actions. Frontline provision of non-conformance management supporting the manufacturing functions, including the administration of non-conformities and containment activities. Collation and analysis of non-conformance data through the business tool, Google NLP, highlighting any adverse trends and risks to the business and opportunities for improvement. Managing customer concerns and escapes, dealing with inter-company facilities across Europe including France, Italy and Germany and external customers. Managing inscapes between business units within manufacturing. Interface with the programmes quality representative and the wider quality teams, sharing data packs and progression of non-conformities and improvements. Approval of FAI's, C of C's and other product related documents where required. Supporting the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing, verifying PFMEA's, Risk register actions and supporting Industrial Validation activities.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Product Assurance Engineer to join the Quality Assurance team in Bolton, providing support to the Manufacturing teams.

Able to demonstrate relevant work experience ideally backed up with qualifications. Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvements. Electrical / electrical test experience would be an advantage. Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business. Strong practical problem solving skills being able to lead and facilitate activities leading to improvements. Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives. Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We recognise that having or adopting a child is a significant life event for our employees and as a family friendly employer we offer a range of enhanced family leave provisions to support employees before, during and after a period of leave. Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. We also offer 2 weeks enhanced pay for paternity leave, and neonatal care leave for up to 12 weeks where a period of extended hospital care is required after birth. Employees also have access to support whilst undergoing fertility testing and treatments.

Development of our people is of vital importance to us at MBDA, which is why we ensure everyone has access to the teams, tools and resources needed to achieve their goals. This includes our dedicated in-house Learning & Development team, our Apprenticeship programmes, a variety of online learning platforms, and much more. We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. If you lead a team, or hope to do so in the future, we offer a range of management training opportunities, with paths designed for people of all experience levels.