Morson are excited to be partnering with a leading defence manufacturer who require an experienced Product Assurance Engineer to work in their Future Systems (Research & Development) department on an initial 12 month contract. This role will ideally be worked onsite/hybrid at the client's Bristol site but could also be located at Stevenage. 1 day per week on either site. The role will pay up to £50 per hour Umbrella for exceptional candidates. We are keen to engage with candidate who have the following experience. Minimum 5 years' experience in quality assurance Quality assurance with processed based design experience Lead auditor Software development experience highly desirable Research and development Successful candidates must have: A strong understanding of AQAP 2105, DEF STANs, AS9100D, and other defence/quality assurance regulations. Product Assurance & Quality Planning (QP) – Experience developing and implementing Quality Plans (QP), ensuring alignment with contract requirements. Risk Management & Analysis – Expertise in risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA, DFMEA) to drive informed decision-making. Verification & Validation (V&V) – Knowledge of test planning, qualification activities, and validation processes for defence-related R&D projects. Configuration & Change Management – Understanding of requirements traceability, configuration control, and impact assessment in complex R&D environments. As a Product Assurance Engineer you will • Lead quality assurance input into bid and proposal work, ensuring product assurance requirements are considered from the outset. • Develop and maintain Quality Plans (QP) aligned with AQAP 2105, tailoring them to the needs of each R&D project. • Work closely with engineering, programme management, and commercial teams to define achievable quality objectives and constraints during bidding. • Facilitate risk identification workshops, employing methodologies such as FMEA, DFMEA. • Guide engineering teams in making trade-off decisions between innovation, compliance, and acceptable risk levels. • Ensure that risk management activities are properly documented and aligned with contractual and regulatory expectations. • Ensure compliance with AQAP 2105, leading quality and assurance activities throughout the R&D lifecycle. • Provide independent assurance to senior stakeholders, ensuring that product development aligns with quality and risk expectations. • Ensure robust configuration and change management processes to maintain product integrity and traceability throughout development. • Support customer audits, contract reviews, and regulatory assessments, ensuring product assurance compliance. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing risk management, assurance processes, and collaboration across teams. Security Requirements • The role is subject to full Security Clearance (SC) with no caveats. Due to the specialist nature of the role, it is expected that the individual may need to view confidential material subject to “UK Eyes Only” and therefore the vacancy is only available to UK nationals only. Full a full job spec and further details please apply with your CV or contact