A phenomenal permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Maritime Weapon System Quality Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle at Bristol. You will play a pivotal role within an established team with the aim of ensuring all core Quality Assurance activities are met, as well as the potential to work with domestic and international colleagues on projects involving transfer of technology. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA's functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve working on a multi-national project, as well as with an established Quality network preventing/minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth equipment delivery, assuring reliable products in Production and continually growing the happiness of our customers.
Responsibilities
* Review, give and maintain Project Quality planning documentation.
* Ensure compliance to BMS procedures is maintained.
* Act as Key Point of contact for Design (Project Chief Engineer & CDE) for any Hardware concerns at Bolton.
* Act as External Customer for Product/ Hardware Quality issues/ concerns
* Customer interface for on and off site Product Acceptance activities
* Represent Project at the Op's NCRP Level 1 & 2
* Act as the Key point of contact for the Project Quality Assurance Manager
* Represent Project QA at the monthly Operations Management
* Report on any escapes to our External Customers
* Ensure product life cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions handled appropriately.
* Lead product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance process.
* Support design and manufacturing defect investigations.
* Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports into major equipment and senior management reviews.
* Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues to reduce risk and increase customer happiness.
* Participate in process improvement and facilitate local flash audits, providing compliance and process improvement ideas.
* Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase quality process awareness, efficiencies and proficiencies within the Project teams.
* Provide support to the transfer of technology process.
Qualifications
* Ideally HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience
* Ideally a practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
* A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisation, communication & social skills
* An ability to inspire change, a respectful great teammate, comfortable working in a matrix organization
* Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
* Continuous improvement awareness and initiative to deliver improvements
* Ability to understand and respect cultural differences
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Benefits
* After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones.
* Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays.
* Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work, including options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
* MBDA Retirement Savings Plan: Defined Contribution plan in the Mercer Master Trust. Standard contributions are 4% of an employee's base salary and 6% employer contributions; employee and employer contributions can be increased by up to 2%.
* Financial Awareness: free financial webinars and a financial education website.
* Share Incentive Plan: Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC.
* Mortgage Advice: free mortgage advice and webinars.
* Season Ticket Loan: borrow value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys, spread over 12 months.
* Critical Illness: tax‑free lump sum payment after diagnosis of a critical illness.
* Employee Assistance Programme: free, confidential support available 24/7.
* Voluntary Private Medical Insurance: three healthcare plans for you and your family.
* Funded Private Medical Insurance: eligible employees (Grade C & Above) enrolled in the company‑funded benefit.
* Dental Insurance: cash‑back for everyday dental expenses, with six levels of cover.
* Healthcare Cash Plan: cash‑back for everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing, with six levels of cover.
* Healthcare and Leisure: cash‑back for everyday healthcare and leisure expenses, plus special deals and concessions on sporting and recreational facilities.
* Healthworks Gym Membership – on‑site gym at Stevenage with equipment and classes.
* Annual Gym Membership – discounted membership at >3,600 UK gym chains, leisure centres, hotel health clubs, independent gyms, boot camps and yoga studios.
* The Club – social activities including theatre trips, days out and sporting activities.
* Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience.
What We Can Offer You
* 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
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
* Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
* Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
* Healthcare Cash Plan: cash‑back for everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing.
* We recognise that having or adopting a child is a significant life event for our employees and we offer a range of enhanced family leave provisions to support employees before, during and after a period of leave.
* Two weeks enhanced pay for paternity leave, and neonatal care leave for up to 12 weeks where a period of extended hospital care is required after birth.
* Employees also have access to support whilst undergoing fertility testing and treatments.
Working Conditions
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
Security Clearance All employees at MBDA are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.
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