Overview
Morson is working with the UK's leading defence manufacturer, seeking a talented Principal Quality Engineer to join the team at the Barrow in Furness site.
Responsibilities
* The Principal Quality Engineer will provide support to the Quality Function, ensuring compliance with the local Quality Business Management System.
* Manage your tasks, deliver results, and escalate any problem areas as a competent Quality professional.
* Provide guidance to more junior members of the immediate team.
* Conduct specialist Quality activities in areas such as Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Improvements, Quality Engineering, Quality Reporting, Quality Systems, Quality Records, Strategic Manufacturing, Field Engineers, Receipt Inspection, and Site Redevelopment Programme.
* As a fully contributing member of the Quality team, work collaboratively to achieve goals.
* Demonstrate SHE and responsible business behaviours.
* Develop local Management System documentation, including policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments, and related processes.
* Support non-conformance resolution and corrective actions with key stakeholders and process owners.
* Conduct Quality investigations; analyse data to identify themes and implement corrective actions.
* Be an active contributor in working groups, ensuring deliverables are achieved and learning from experience (LfE) is captured and applied.
* Lead and drive a scope of work as a Principal Quality Engineer.
* Utilise company computer systems and software as appropriate.
* Articulate and deliver Quality objectives; support departmental reviews and liaise with the customer when required.
* Critique and tailor issues and ideas in written reports and presentations to ensure accuracy and clarity of meaning.
* Support the delivery of results through continuous improvement activities.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 / EN9100 standards is required for this role.
* Understand the Business Management Systems, Operational Framework, and Operational Assurance process.
* Product safety should be a priority.
* Understand the importance of cross-functional integration.
* Export requirements knowledge, such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), is necessary for this role (where applicable).
Skills
* Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and contract requirements.
* Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, Six Sigma) for cross-functional evidence gathering and analysis.
* Demonstrate effective action management and verification skills.
* Be an effective stakeholder manager, including with the customer.
Qualifications
* HNC or degree in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience.
* Qualified Quality professional with lead auditor status or equivalent experience.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit an up-to-date CV.
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