At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Quality team to tackle complex challenges in defence engineering.
- Company: Leading defence contractor committed to excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance and knowledge of ISO standards required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our defence client in Barrow is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering excellence. Your expertise in quality assurance will help shape some of the UK's most advanced defence engineering.
Core Duties
- Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team
- Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours
- Undertake routine Quality Assurance activities in their related area
- Undertake non-routine and or complex Quality Assurance activities in their related area with minimal supervision
- Manage own development
- Able to access, have a clear understanding of and develop the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and processes in their related area
- Liaise / interface with appropriate areas of the business and build effective relationships
- Responsible for conducting internal audits
- Responsible for supporting non-conformances management
- Responsible for supporting Quality investigations
- The ability to analyse data effectively resulting in themes and corrective actions
- Support requirements relating to certification activities
- Use of Company computer systems and software as appropriate
- The ability to articulate and deliver Quality objectives
- The ability to contribute in team meetings and working groups
- The ability to produce written reports and presentations ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning
- Support the delivery of results via continuous improvement activities
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- Understanding and application of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards
- Understanding of Business Management Systems, the Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process
- Awareness of product safety requirements
- Understand the importance of cross functional integration
- Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) (where applicable)
Skills
- The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements
- Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc. gathering and analysing evidence cross functionally
Senior Quality Engineer Assurance in Barrow in Furness employer: Morson Edge
Join our defence client in Barrow, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in quality assurance for some of the UK's most advanced defence engineering projects. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, we offer opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth, all while ensuring a safe and responsible working environment. Experience the unique advantage of contributing to critical national security initiatives while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that values your expertise and insights.
