Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Company Overview

Austin Fraser is a renowned entity in the defence sector, experiencing outstanding growth with an expanding order book. They deliver high-quality products while maintaining safety and environmental responsibility.

Job Description

This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals passionate about working in the defence industry. As a Safety-Critical Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a crucial part in maintaining and enhancing product quality alongside suppliers, based at our Stockport location.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess supplier performance through regular audits and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
  • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to establish quality requirements and ensure compliance with industrial standards and regulations.
  • Monitor and report on supplier quality-related key performance indicators (KPIs) and manage the supplier quality approval process.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To excel as a Defence Industry Supplier Manager, you should possess:

  • Quality or Supply Chain Management qualification or 5 years of relevant experience.
  • A degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
  • Right to work in the UK, valid passport, and driving license.
  • Level 2 Paint Inspection and strong LEAN, CI background.
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEAs, and excellent influencing and communication skills.

Benefits and Remuneration

We offer a competitive annual salary range of £50,000-£60,000, including pension contributions (11% total), 4x death in service, 25 days' holiday, and flexible working options.



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