Senior Quality Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance activities with our defence client based in Cambridge. You will be required to support new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE IR35 AND UMBRELLA RATES ARE SHOWN

Responsibilities:

Review Customer Contract and Statement of Work to understand Quality and Project requirements.

Represent the customer’s interests and help to maintain the open and collaborative relationship, ensuring regular communication with the customer quality representative.

Identify quality risk and work to mitigate, manage and escalate to programme leadership.

Oversee the process of product sign-off on completion of the delivery process to give the customer assurance their requirements have been met.

Provide quality input and advice through the product lifecycle (attend appropriate milestone/gate reviews).

Quality planning in Production and Supply Chain to drive a Right-First-Time culture (involved in BOM set up and Build Record Card approval).

Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.

Liaison with Quality representatives at suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that all deliverables meet the approved specification.

Review and acceptance of Supplier Quality Plans ensuring they meet contractual conditions as applicable.

Support assessment of the capability and competence of potential suppliers for the customer needs.

Technical Competencies:

·Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).

·Excellent problem-solving skills with extensive experience in investigating QA issues and non-conformances.

·Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

·Understanding of ISO9001, ISO14001 and Health and Safety practices.

·Experience in management and facilitation of Lessons Learned.

Must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to visit Customer/Suppliers in the UK and Romania, ad hoc meetings (about 60% of travelling).