Job Description
We have a fabulous opportunity for a Quality Assurance (QA) Associate to join our team based in Havant to help assist with the support to aspects of regulatory and 3rd party certifications associated with the LM presence on various sites.
In the the early stages of your Quality career you'll learn the ways of LM and the customers we support such as UK MoD programmes across LAND, SEA (including sub-surface) and AIR, with the added aspect now including Space.
Activities include but not limited to:
• Quality Assurance of the various programmes across LM UK RMS as required.
• Assist with Inspection and acceptance of modification/up-grades carried out on equipment.
• Quality Assurance across the CADMID/T cycle where required.
• Assist with arranging, planning and supporting audits both internal and external (customer, regulatory and certification assessment) bodies.
• Assist with auditing and approval of suppliers.
As our QA Associate you'll also learn to assist with providing QA oversight to those delegated as the signatory for equipment release should it be requested and would assist with Root Cause investigation and process improvement activities, to drive improved performance. Supply chain monitoring and assessment, including subcontractor site audits, inspections, etc. in collaboration with other functions, will also be required.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement as well as a range of health and wellness benefits.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
* Experience of AS9100 (preferred) with qualification as Internal Auditor beneficial or Internal Auditor in one of the following ISO9001, 2000, 27001 or TickITplus.
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent or have a recognised engineering qualification (e.g. apprenticeship, or time-served in armed forces engineering / technical discipline).
* Aware of Root Cause Analysis.
* Ability to work within a small team
* Ability to achieve security clearance (SC) to Secret is essential.
* Experience of using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to work with and influence across multiple functions and levels within a small team.
Desired skills, qualifications and experience:
* Good communication skills.
* Good coordination skills, with ability to work on own initiative.
* Awareness of administrative support to management meetings.
* Committed team player.
* Able to work in a flexible, and occasionally highly demanding work environment.
* Awareness of a Quality Management System (QMS)
* Previous Military experience of benefit.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.
We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.