Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Portsmouth

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Quality Engineer will include:

This role acts as a Quality Assurance (QA) representative. Based at Hampshire, the individual assists with the support and advice on all aspects of regulatory and 3rd party certifications associated with the presence on various sites.

Activities include but not limited to:

• Quality Assurance of the various programmes as required.
• Inspection and acceptance of modification/up-grades carried out on equipment.
• Quality Assurance across the CADMID/T cycle where required.
• Arranging, Planning and supporting audits from external (customer, regulatory and certification assessment) bodies.
• Engagement with external industry, Government and Military Quality Assurance staff.
• Auditing and approval of suppliers.

The QA representative is responsible for ensuring that activities supporting the above are carried out in accordance with regulatory, statutory, company and local plans, processes and procedures.

​The post holder is also required to provide QA oversight to the delegated signatory for equipment release should it be requested and would be required to undertake Root Cause investigation and process improvement activities, to drive improved performance. ​Supply chain monitoring and assessment, including subcontractor site audits, inspections, etc. in collaboration with other functions, will also be required.

What experience you need to be the successful Quality Engineer:

• Qualified AS9100 Internal Auditor (preferred) or Qualified Internal Auditor in one of the following ISO9001, 2000, 27001 or TickITplus.
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent or have a recognised engineering qualification (e.g. apprenticeship, or time-served in armed forces engineering / technical discipline).
• Familiarity with Agile development techniques.
• Root Cause Analysis qualification.
• Occurrence Investigator qualification.
• ​Understanding of estimating work loading and task management.
• Ability to work with and influence across multiple functions and levels within a small team
• Ability to achieve security clearance (SC) to Secret is essential.
• Working knowledge of Business Management Systems e.g. Command Media and Requirements.
• Working knowledge of Process Modelling and maintenance.
• Experience of administrative support to management meetings.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desired skills, qualifications and experience:

• Good communication skills.
• Good coordination skills, with ability to work on own initiative.
• Able to develop & maintain effective working relationships.
• Committed team player.
• Able to work in a flexible, and occasionally highly demanding work environment.
• Numerate and able to create presentations involving spreadsheet data and graphical information for high-level meetings.
• Understanding of a Quality Management System (QMS)
• Knowledge of working with UK MoD Defence and Equipment Support (DE&S).
• Experience of Allied Quality Assurance Publications (AQAPs) and Joint Service Publications (JSPs).
• Understanding of training systems (Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)) or equivalent.
• Human Factors Training.
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Previous Military experience of benefit.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

If you are interested in applying for this Quality Engineer position you must eligible for UK security clearance up to SC level.

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