Senior Manufacturing Product Quality Assurance Lead

Mbda Systems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence technology company in Stevenage seeks a Principal Product Assurance Engineer to assure manufacturing quality, support UK manufacturing processes, and implement improvements. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in a relevant field and experience in quality management systems. This position offers a hybrid working model and a salary around £50,000, along with various benefits, including a company bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Quality professional with process-based integrated management systems experience.
• Experience with risk management and practical problem-solving tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; ability to prioritise multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on all aspects of quality within Manufacturing UK.
• Conduct independent assessments and audits, report outcomes, and monitor improvements.
• Define risk reduction strategies and action plans.

Skills

Quality professional with integrated management systems experience

Experience with risk management tools (8D, 5Y, PFMEA)

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Quality auditing experience

Knowledge of international standards (EN9100/AS9100)

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Capability to identify sustainable business improvements

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A defence technology company in Stevenage seeks a Principal Product Assurance Engineer to assure manufacturing quality, support UK manufacturing processes, and implement improvements. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in a relevant field and experience in quality management systems. This position offers a hybrid working model and a salary around £50,000, along with various benefits, including a company bonus and flexible working arrangements.