Overview
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.
Role
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.
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
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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