My client, a leading player in the defence industry, is looking for a Production Quality Engineer to join a cutting edge team working on bespoke defence products.
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Production Quality Engineer
Joining the Quality Assurance team and reporting to the Quality Manager, the Production Quality Engineer will be responsible for overseeing QA activity in production. They will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet rigorous quality standards. They will participate in lean initiatives, manage non-conformance material dispositioning, support investigations, and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Quality Control: Check final product and intermediate assembly conformity.
Inspection: Oversee and assist the inspection of flagged parts against drawings.
Production Auditing: Conduct product and production process audits.
Continuous Improvement: Support production continuous improvement activity
5S/6S Implementation: Promote the 6S program, carry out audits of production areas and work with production team leaders in driving improvement.
Non-Conformance Analysis & Corrective Action: Lead and assist with structured investigations and resolution activities with full documentation and audit alignment.
MRB: Own and lead MRB activity.
Supplier Quality Review: Request and review Corrective Action reports from suppliers.
Metrics & KPI Tracking: Develop, monitor, and report KPIs on production quality control.
Prototype & NPI Support: Assist with Manufacturing Readiness Reviews during early build phases for embedded quality.
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Witnessing: Participate in FAT events, verify test results, and provide official sign-off.
8D and Quality Investigation Support: Assist with cross-functional root cause analysis.
Calibration: Organise site calibration activity. Oversee and report on cross-site calibration activity.
Skills & Experience
Essential
Experience in quality assurance within any lean, engineering, defence, automotive or aerospace manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of common ISO standards, especially 9001.
Experience with quality sign-off responsibilities
Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies.
Analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.Desirable
IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
AS9100, DEF STANs, ITAR controls
FAT protocols
Personal Attributes
Skilled communicator who can effectively engage cross-functionally at different levels with engineering, production, auditors, and program stakeholders.
Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
The ability to work independently when required
A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude
Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
A resilient and adaptable approach
Work life balance:
37.5 hour working week
Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
28 days annual leave
Christmas closure
Holiday purchasing scheme
Benefits:
Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
Income protection scheme
Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
Regular sports and social activities
Gym membership discounts
Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
Recruitment referral bonus scheme
Excellent learning & development opportunities
Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
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