Job Description:
The opportunity:
At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Senior Product Assurance Engineer within our Servicing and Support line of business (Advance Targeting) based in Edinburgh.
The servicing and support line of business (AT) is uniquely positioned to service our world leading radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.
As AT Senior Product Assurance Engineer you will interact at Programme and Integrated Project Team (IPT) level. Working in partnership with the Programme and Project Managers
What you’ll do as a AT Senior Product Assurance Engineer:
As Senior Product Assurance Engineer you will interact at Integrated Project Team (IPT) level. Working in partnership with the Operations team / IPT to:
1. Offer advice, support and assistance on all Quality Assurance / Quality Control matters
2. Support Principle Product Assurance Engineer in in driving objectives to meet / exceed targets including LPS/KPI goals, QL4 effectiveness, supplier and customer timely RCCA.
3. Contribute actively to IPT requirement to deliver a compliant product in a timely manner meeting all cost and safety requirements
4. Support creation of Project Assurance Plans (PAP) defining project assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity and Improvement within the Programme and associated Pro-operating in line with the requirements of the Operational Framework
5. Provide leadership to the Assurance Teams in order to meet Programme and IPT objectives
6. Actively ensure LPS goals for Quality KPIs including QNs, MRB, FRBs etc are achieved by supporting improvement plans and active management of key activity such as MRB etc
7. Lead the Assurance function’s improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product and Project Lifecycle
8. Mentor others in order to grow Quality excellence within the Programme
9. Successful apply interpersonal skills to positively influence behaviours within Quality at individual and team level
10. Attend and contribute to key meetings including (but not limited to ) IPT, morning meetings DPU forums, Engineering WO meetings etc.
11. Take leadership in ensuring concessions / production permits are processed correctly and in timely manner, directly supporting where required.
12. Support achievement of project assurance milestones within the Programme, Product and Project lifecycle.
13. Ensure delivery of reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project and function in a timely manner.
14. Actively manage a root cause and corrective action investigations by taking lead on key FRBs SCARS and customer complaints.
What we need from you:
15. Further education and experience ideally in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or experience in Defence Electronics or similarly "complex" industry.
16. Be able to demonstrate knowledge within the areas of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous improvement.
17. Some knowledge and practical experience of Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification and First Article Inspection.
18. Be a logical thinker, capable of harvesting complex data into actions with practical solutions that supports business goals, in 'the language of the business'.
19. Have good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style across all functions of the business.
20. Be able to demonstrate experience in working with Customers and Suppliers.
21. Have demonstrated experience working in high precision manufacturing environment.
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Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
22. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
23. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
24. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
25. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
26. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
27. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
28. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
29. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
30. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below