About this role
Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year
Requirements: Engineer with supply chain or manufacturing experience, ideally in defence, automotive or aerospaceQuality professional experienced in process-based integrated management systems and business improvement within engineering, manufacturing or supply chain environmentsStrong NPI and product development experienceAPQP, PPAP or similar experience using product development frameworksAbility to review and influence DFMEA and PFMEAUnderstanding of product validation lifecyclesExperience conducting quality audits and surveillanceFamiliarity with change control processesExperience with supplier quality tools and processesExperience with quality management systems, techniques and processesSupplier quality management skillsStrong cross-functional and soft skillsComfortable travelling to supplier sitesSpecial process knowledgeExperience in first article inspection requirements, AS9102Knowledge of external standards such as EN/AS9100Experience with quality tools and techniques including 8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC and KaizenStrong experience in non-conformance management and leading quality investigationsAbility to work in a team environmentExcellent interpersonal skillsGood planning and organising skills to prioritise and monitor multiple tasksAbility to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisationAbility to recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements and respond to themIdeally qualified to at least HND or HNC level Responsibilities: Develop and implement supplier quality strategyEstablish and maintain supplier quality requirementsAssure the evolution of supplier products and processesAct as a key quality interface for applicable suppliers supporting the programmeDeploy quality tools and techniques internationally to support supply chain continuityConduct proactive supplier quality surveillance throughout the full programme lifecycleSupport identification and reduction of project risks and issue areas related to process application, process effectiveness and compliance across the supply chainSupport the delivery of assured, complex weapons systems to internal and external customersWork as part of a well-established and value-added quality team Technologies: SupportSecurity More:
We are a leading defence organisation supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to defend our freedom and deliver assured, complex weapons systems across our UK and international supply chain. This is a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer role with dynamic hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week on site, and international travel is part of the position. We offer a company bonus, pension contribution of up to 14%, paid overtime, up to 15 additional flexi leave days, flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave, subsidised meals, free car parking and a healthcare cash plan. We also support employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and Disability.
last updated 29 week of 2026