Job Description
Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer for a contract position within their Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business in Edinburgh.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nOffer advice, support, and assistance on all Quality Assurance and Quality Control matters\nSupport the Principal Quality Engineer in driving objectives to meet or exceed targets, including LPS/KPI goals, QL4 effectiveness, and timely supplier and customer RCCA\nContribute actively to IPT requirements, ensuring timely delivery of compliant products that meet all cost and safety requirements\nSupport the creation of Quality Plans that define quality assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity, and Improvement within the Programme and associated Projects\nProvide leadership to the Assurance Teams to meet Programme and IPT objectives\nEnsure LPS goals for Quality KPIs are achieved by supporting improvement plans and managing key activities\nLead the Assurance function's improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product, and Project Lifecycle\nMentor others to grow Quality excellence within the Programme/Projects\nAttend and contribute to key meetings, including IPT morning meetings, DPU forums, Engineering WO meetings, etc.\nEnsure timely processing of concessions, production permits, IDN requests, CoC signoffs, Receiver requests, and CoAs\nSupport the achievement of quality assurance milestones within the Programme, Product, and Project lifecycle\nDeliver reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project, and function in a timely manner\nManage root cause and corrective action investigations, taking lead on key MRBs, FRBs, SCARS, and customer complaints\n\nJob Requirements:\n\nFurther education and experience ideally in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or Defence Electronics\nKnowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement methodologies\nPractical experience with Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification, and First Article Inspection\nAbility to harvest complex data into actions with practical solutions that support business goals\nExcellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style across all business functions\nExperience working with customers and suppliers\nExperience in a high precision manufacturing environment\nIf you possess the necessary qualifications and experience and are looking for an exciting new opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Edinburgh