Programme Quality Engineer

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION :
Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE :
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE : UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL :
Yes 25% of the Time

Salary 47400 - 71000

At Northrop Grumman UK our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; its the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So whats your possible

This is more than just a job; its a mission.

• Conduct MA / QA activities during business acquisition and programme execution in accordance with company processes and procedures.
• Provide independent oversight into assigned bids / Programme to ensure compliance with all required external standards internal and contractual requirements.
• Participate in bid and programme Gate Reviews to assist the teams in achieving mission success
• Work with project teams and Supply Chain staff to assure Supplier Quality including supplier on-boarding activities and ongoing supplier performance management and ensuring projects complete quarterly assessments of critical suppliers.
• Assist with the flow down of MA / QA requirements to suppliers.
• Support Risk and Opportunity Management activities on bids projects and Programmes.
• Support sub-contract management activities during Programme execution.
• Develop and document any programme-specific processes required.
• Provide MA / QA reports as required escalating significant issues or risks.
• Ensure customer deliverables are of acceptable quality and meet all required standards and contractual requirements.
• Liaise with customers and other third parties including suppliers regarding all aspects of Mission and Quality Assurance for assigned projects.
• Collect interpret and present MA / QA metrics to the Programme Manager NSS Mission Assurance Manager and the Head of Quality.
• Follow up audits to validate the resolution of non-conformities and findings raised.
• Attend technical direction department meetings as required.

• Quality Assurance experience ideally in a systems engineering environment.
• Experience of UK MOD assurance requirements and working practices.
• Track record of delivering to identified Quality Assurance requirements.
• Experience of quality improvement including lessons learnt & root cause analysis.
• Experience of risk identification reporting and management
• Some UK travel is required so a valid UK driving license is required.

• Strong knowledge of APQP / PPAP Methodology preferably AS9145.
• IPC 610 / 620 Certification for electrical inspection.
• Working experience with creating and interpreting Quality Management Plan (QMP) flow-down from AQAP Standards :
• 2105 (NATO Requirements for Quality Plans).
• 2110 (NATO Quality Assurance Requirements for Design Development and Production).
• 2210 (NATO Supplementary Software Quality Assurance Requirements).
• Sound working knowledge of Defence engineering standards and working practices Def Stan 05-57 IEC 61508.
• A good understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies.
• Sound knowledge of ISO 9001 AS9100 and ISO 27001.
• ISO 44001 and ISO 20000-1 knowledge would be welcome.

• Self‑motivated and able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and customers.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient IT skills specifically in MS Office tools and JIRA Atlassian Tools ERP Systems such as SAP.
• Flexible dynamic and responsive attitude proficient at multi‑tasking working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Due to the nature of our programme restrictions you must be a sole British National.

You must be able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the…