Quality Assurance Engineer (Supply Chain) Stevenage | Permanent, Full-time | £50,000 per annum | Hybrid Working 2/3 days per week Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with some experience in supply chain to join a large defence organisation based in Stevenage. In this role you will support non-conformance management and audit of the our production supply chain. Role responsibilities Handle major equipment supplier Product Non Conformance. Facilitate implementation of the nonconformance defect investigation process with the supplier to ensure that adequate and appropriate corrective actions are implemented Provide supplier Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports. Identification of improvements with respect to the supplier non-conformance management process and its implementation within SAP. Working closely with our internal customers to identify candidate suppliers for surveillance planning activities, and the schedule of activities to be performed. Conduct Quality audits/assessments in line with the surveillance plan and against the Suppliers contracted Quality requirements, reviewing the Supplier's corrective action progress, conducting product acceptance, with the aim of reducing project risk Person Specification Experienced Engineer with demonstrable experience Experience of quality management systems, techniques and processes especially during industrialisation and manufacturing phases. Experience of working within quality supply chain environment and able to operate effectively as part of the team. Auditing experience covering product and or quality system audits The Company World-leader in defence operations, offering a comprehensive international product range incorporating today's most advanced innovations that covers all 3 armed forces across air, land and sea. A multi-national group with more than 15,000 employees working across UK, Europe and USA. Company Benefits Generous annual leave Flexi-leave, up to 15 additional days per year Pension, up to 14% contribution Annual bonus, up to £2,500 Overtime, opportunity for paid overtime Enhanced parental leave, up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared leave Important Notice Due to the nature of work carried out by the organisation, the successful applicant will be required to undergo security clearance to BPSS level. Therefore, we are only able to progress with applicants who are sole or dual British nationals. Please ensure you are happy to undergo a security screening prior to application. Wish to apply? Send a copy of your CV to Anna Curtis at Insignis Talent at