Principal, Quality Engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom - MBDA

Description

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. Circa £50,000 depending on experience
Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Paid overtime
Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
Excellent career progression and development opportunities
We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work.

A phenomenal permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Force Protection & Area Protection Product 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 Product 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.

Review, give and maintain Project Quality planning documentation.

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
Represent Project at the Op's NCRP Level 1 & 2
Act as the Key point of contact for the Project PAM
Represent Project PA at the monthly Operations Management Certification Stamp Issuing Authority Meetings
Lead product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance process.
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.

HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience
ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools

We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note :
MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role.