Principal Product Assurance Engineer

About the job

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quality Engineer to join the Non Conformance team providing support to the Manufacturing teams in the UK

Job Title: Principal Product Assurance Engineer

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience 

Location: Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 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), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quality Engineer to join the Non Conformance team providing support to the Manufacturing teams in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for:-

• Frontline provision of non-conformance management supporting the Manufacturing functions, including the administration of non-conformities and containment activities
• Collation and analysis of non-conformance data through the business tool, Google NLP, highlighting any adverse trends and risks to the business and also opportunities for improvement. This is to include the implementation and verification of permanent corrective actions
• The collation of business KPI's for communication at all levels
• Data analysing to include CQN (Rework/Scrap), returns and yields
• Facilitating Practical Problem Solving activities, resolving Root Causes and the effective process of robust Corrective Actions using the relevant Quality Tools
• Supporting the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing, analysing historical data and using lessons learnt
• Facilitation of non-conformance meetings at all levels from Shop Floor to Manufacturing Heads, providing information concerning products and escalation of issues
• Handling Customer concerns and escapes, taking care of Inter Company facilities across Europe including France, Italy and Germany and external customers
• Leading inscapes between business units within Manufacturing
• Collaborate with the Programs Quality representative and the wider Quality teams, sharing data packs and progression of non-conformities and improvements

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally qualified to minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject or with relevant work experience
• Quality professional experienced in process-based integrated management systems & business improvement in an engineering / manufacturing environment.
• Good working practice in Microsoft Office packages including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Practical use of SAP would be desirable
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Some electrical test experience would be an advantage
• Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business
• Strong Practical Problem Solving skills being able to lead and facilitate activities leading to improvements
• Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and supervised to deliver set objectives
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks

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Our company:

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.

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
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. 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 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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