Principal Product Assurance Engineer

Job Overview

You will play a pivotal cross‑functional role within an established team with the aim of ensuring all non‑conformances are managed effectively through the review, reporting and improvement structures. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA's functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve supporting multi‑national projects, as well as with an established Quality network preventing/minimising product non‑conformance.

This role is an ideal entry level role into Product Assurance and the non‑conformance management discipline for those looking to start and build a career in this area.

• Lead product non‑conformance and facilitate implementation of non‑conformance processes.
• Support design and manufacturing defect investigations.
• Co‑ordinate the project Non‑Conformance Review Panels.
• Liaise with the Product Assurance team on the status and action plans of open non‑conformances.
• Provide non‑conformance data analysis and summary reports into major equipment and senior management reviews.
• Participate in process improvement and facilitate local flash audits, providing compliance and process improvement ideas.
• Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase non‑conformance process awareness, efficiencies and proficiencies within the Project teams.

• Previously held non‑conformance related roles in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience.
• A logically minded individual with an eye for problem solving, who enjoys problem investigation and improvement style activities.
• Can analyse data, determine trends and sees opportunities to focus improvements.
• A high degree of self‑motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisational, communication and social skills.
• Strong computer literacy and analytical skills is essential; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools.
• Ability to understand and respect cultural differences.
• Experience with in the Defence industry is preferred but not essential.

Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones.

We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.

Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a 'Defined Contribution' plan in the Mercer Master Trust. The standard contributions are 4% of an employee's base salary and 6% employer contributions. You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%.

Financial Awareness – Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, along with access to a financial education website which provides plenty of useful hints, tips and guidance on managing financial wellness.

Share Incentive Plan – Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC, the scheme is tax efficient on shares purchased.

Mortgage Advice – As part of our financial wellbeing initiative employees can access free of charge mortgage advice and webinars.

Season Ticket Loan – Employees can borrow the value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months.

Critical Illness – To help reduce the financial impact after being diagnosed with a critical illness, employees receive a tax‑free lump sum payment that can be used for any purpose including covering medical expenses, adjustments to lifestyle and more.

Employee Assistance Programme – The Employee Assistance Programme is free, independent, confidential and is available 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Employees have access to short‑term counselling (which includes up to 8 structured face‑to‑face, telephone or virtual sessions).

Voluntary Private Medical…