An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Product Assurance team as they provide professional quality support to the Manufacturing team in the UK across all NPI Programs. You will provide an independent visibility and assurance that manufacturing and related processes are correctly applied across all NPI Programs. You will provide support and advice on all aspects of quality within New Product Introduction. You will support Manufacturing in the identification and reduction of project risk or problem areas/issues associated with process application, process effectiveness or compliance across all NPI programs. Reporting to the Product Assurance Manager, responsibilities include the following activities:
Responsibilities
* Provisional of professional support and advice on all aspects of quality within NPI Manufacturing UK; apply quality expertise to critical business issues to support business excellence, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
* Provision of quality assurance assistance to NPI Manufacturing UK in support of manufacturing excellence including development and delivery of quality awareness and other process and quality-related training.
* Supporting Manufacturing UK on all NPI programmes to achieve cost, time and quality targets. Assessing and controlling the product assurance quality processes and the resulting outputs.
* Assuring to and implemented in Company production programmes, and providing the appropriate level of support to improve the effectivity of processes used by the Company Business Management System is correctly tailored within NPI.
* Confirm through a programme of Independent assessments and audits that processes and quality requirements are being successfully implemented, applied, and improved. Provide reports to Management that identifies the outcome of audits and issues. Monitor and facilitate the progression of any improvements from audit activities and the timely closure of identified issues.
* Maintaining strong links with Quality Assurance colleagues across MBDA (UK and Overseas) to enable the dissemination and achievement of Quality Objectives within NPI Manufacturing UK.
* Work with Product Assurance Managers and other functions to define appropriate risk reduction strategies/action plans.
* Provide advice and help in the use of SAP as the non‑conformance management tool and identify SAP improvement with respect to the Quality Module.
* Facilitation and/or support to various levels of Non‑Conformance Review Panels.
* Analysis of non‑conformance defect data and acting on this data to undertake problem solving investigations identifying defect root cause and corrective action implementation.
* Assure compliance to the company BMS requirements within NPI manufacturing.
* Support DFMEAs giving a manufacturing perspective, driving producibility.
* Facilitate PFMEAs for NPI products, ensuring they are suitably reviewed and kept topical throughout the NPI process.
* Assuring early adoption and compliance to the Industrial Validation BMS.
* Supporting lessons learnt activities and facilitating the outcomes of these into future programs of work.
* Support the creation and update of Manufacturing Proposals by providing appropriate data and lesson learnt. Ensuring these are then appropriately captured within the Manufacturing Requirements.
* Support and provide appropriate input to Design and PG Reviews.
Benefits
* Working in a high technology environment ranging from the manufacture of CCA assemblies through to live build of weapon systems, your broad range of skill and expertise will be called upon to support quality and process improvement initiatives as we drive to maintain our reputation as a leading manufacturer of guided weapon systems.
* Become a member of a well‑established and value added team within a world leading Defence business, directly supporting the delivery of assured, complex weapons systems to both internal and external customers.
* Opportunities to develop personal, professional and behavioural skills to enable future further progression with the function and business. Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones. You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll.
* Dynamic Working policies allow great flexibility around the hours you work and where you work. Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
* MBDA Retirement Savings Plan – a defined contribution plan with standard employee 4% and employer 6% contributions, both up to an additional 2%.
* Financial Awareness – free financial webinars and an education website for managing financial wellness.
* Share Incentive Plan – tax efficient shares in MBDA’s UK shareholder, BAE Systems PLC.
* Mortgage Advice – free mortgage advice and webinars.
* Season Ticket Loan – borrow the cost of public transport season tickets for up to 12 months.
* Critical Illness – tax‑free lump sum for medical expenses and lifestyle adjustments.
* Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support 24/7, including up to 8 face‑to‑face or virtual counselling sessions.
* Voluntary Private Medical Insurance – three healthcare plans for you and your family.
* Funded Private Medical Insurance – automatically enrolled for eligible employees (Grade C & Above).
* Dental Insurance – cash‑back options for everyday dental expenses with six levels of cover.
* Healthcare Cash Plan – cash‑back for everyday healthcare expenses, with six levels of cover.
* Healthcare and Leisure – cash‑back for medical, dentist and optician expenses and special deals on sporting and recreational facilities.
* Healthworks Gym Membership – on‑site gym at Stevenage with classes.
* Annual Gym Membership – discounted membership at over 3,600 UK gym and leisure centres.
* Facilities – subsidised meals, free car parking and other site perks.
* Flexible Working – we welcome applicants looking for flexible working arrangements.
* Enhanced parental leave – up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments. Additional 2 weeks enhanced pay for paternity and up to 12 weeks neonatal care leave.
* Additional paid overtime and flexi leave – up to 15 additional days.
* Life‑style discounts and vouchers – including Costco membership, technology vouchers, charity donations, MyCar scheme and holiday purchase options.
* Learning & Development – access to in‑house learning teams, apprenticeships, online learning platforms and up to £150 in financial support per year for further study.
* Management training opportunities for future leaders.
* Dynamic Working – flexi‑time scheme; options to work from home and accrue up to 15 days of flexi‑leave in addition to annual leave.
* Security Clearance – all employees must hold UK Security or BPSS clearance.
Qualifications
* Ideally qualified to minimum HNC/HND in a relevant subject.
* Quality professional, experienced in process‑based integrated management systems & business improvement in an engineering/manufacturing environment. Experience using risk management and practical problem‑solving tools e.g. 8D, 5Y, PFMEA.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
* Quality Auditing experience required.
* Knowledge and experience of EN/AS9100.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives.
* Capability to identify sustainable business improvements & ensure effective implementation.
* Recognise and understand internal and external customer requirements, and respond to them.
* Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation.
* Highly self‑motivated and demonstrable determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles.
* Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them.
* Understanding of AS9145 APQP/PPAP – desirable.
* Understanding of AS9102 – First Article Inspection Requirements.
Location & Travel
Position is based in Stevenage, but will require regular support to Manufacturing at other MBDA sites, including Bolton and Henlow. Travel (both UK and international) will be required.
Compensation
Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience. Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year). Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
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