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Senior Project Assurance Engineer, Luton
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Client:
Leonardo
Location:
Luton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
10
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Are you looking to be part of a company driving innovation and creating cutting-edge technology? At Leonardo, we deliver ground-breaking products that shape the future. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible while ensuring excellence in every step of our production.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Assurance Engineer based at our Luton site. During this role 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 Senior Project Assurance Engineer:
You will interact at Integrated Project Team (IPT) level. Working in partnership with the Operations team / IPT to:
* Offer advice, support and assistance on all Quality Assurance / Quality Control matters
* Contribute actively to IPT requirement to deliver a compliant product in a timely manner meeting all cost and safety requirements
* Agree the 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
* Provide leadership to the Assurance Teams in order to meet Programme and IPT objectives
* Actively ensure Leonardo Production System (LPS) dashboard goals for Quality KPIs including Quality Notifications, Material Review Boards (MRB), Failure Review Boards (FRB) etc are achieved by supporting improvement plans and active management of key activity such as MRB etc
* Lead the Assurance function’s improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product and Project Lifecycle
* Mentor others in order to grow Quality excellence within the Programme
* Successful apply interpersonal skills to positively influence behaviours within Quality at individual and team level
* Attend and contribute to key meetings including (but not limited to ) IPT, functional meetings, Operations meetings, Engineering meetings etc.
* Take leadership in ensuring concessions / production permits are processed correctly and in timely manner, directly supporting where required.
* Support achievement of project assurance milestones within the Programme, Product and Project lifecycle.
* Assist in delivery of reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project and function as required.
* Support reduction of Non-Conformance costs and implement a root cause and corrective action culture to reduce the cost implications on the programmes and project.
What we need from you:
* Experience ideally in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or experience in Defence Electronics or similarly "complex" industry.
* Be able to demonstrate knowledge within the areas of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous improvement.
* Good knowledge and practical experience of Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification and First Article Inspection.
* Be a logical thinker, capable of harvesting complex data into actions with practical solutions that supports business goals, in 'the language of the business'.
* Be able to demonstrate experience in working with Customers and Suppliers.
* 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.
* Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
* Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
* Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution
* Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
* Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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