Job Description

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer for a contract position within their Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business in Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities:

Offer advice, support, and assistance on all Quality Assurance and Quality Control matters

Support the Principal Quality Engineer in driving objectives to meet or exceed targets, including LPS/KPI goals, QL4 effectiveness, and timely supplier and customer RCCA

Contribute actively to IPT requirements, ensuring timely delivery of compliant products that meet all cost and safety requirements

Support the creation of Quality Plans that define quality assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity, and Improvement within the Programme and associated Projects

Provide leadership to the Assurance Teams to meet Programme and IPT objectives

Ensure LPS goals for Quality KPIs are achieved by supporting improvement plans and managing key activities

Lead the Assurance function's improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product, and Project Lifecycle

Mentor others to grow Quality excellence within the Programme/Projects

Attend and contribute to key meetings, including IPT morning meetings, DPU forums, Engineering WO meetings, etc.

Ensure timely processing of concessions, production permits, IDN requests, CoC signoffs, Receiver requests, and CoAs

Support the achievement of quality assurance milestones within the Programme, Product, and Project lifecycle

Deliver reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project, and function in a timely manner

Manage root cause and corrective action investigations, taking lead on key MRBs, FRBs, SCARS, and customer complaints

Job Requirements:

Further education and experience ideally in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or Defence Electronics

Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement methodologies

Practical experience with Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification, and First Article Inspection

Ability to harvest complex data into actions with practical solutions that support business goals

Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style across all business functions

Experience working with customers and suppliers

Experience in a high precision manufacturing environment

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience and are looking for an exciting new opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Edinburgh