Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer (Supply Chain) Join to apply for the Principal Quality Assurance Engineer (Supply Chain) role at MBDA Opportunity for an experienced Product Assurance Engineer to join the Quality Supply Chain team in support of non‑conformance management and audit of the missile production supply chain. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage or Bolton (relocation package may be offered) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days per week on‑site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS). What we can offer you Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Healthcare Cash Plan: Option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing The opportunity This role provides the chance to work within a new dynamic quality team providing quality assurance activities with our supply base. You will handle major equipment supplier product non‑conformance and facilitate implementation of the non‑conformance defect investigation process with the supplier to ensure that adequate and appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Providing supplier non‑conformance data analysis and summary reports, identification of improvements with respect to the supplier non‑conformance management process and its implementation within SAP. Working closely with internal customers to identify candidate suppliers for surveillance planning activities, scheduling activities to be performed. Conduct quality audits/assessments in line with the surveillance plan and against the suppliers contracted quality requirements, reviewing the supplier's corrective action progress, conducting product acceptance with the aim of reducing project risk. Opportunity to join a vibrant quality organisation and further develop as a quality professional Gain knowledge of deploying the latest quality tools and techniques Opportunity to identify process improvements to aid on‑time and on‑quality delivery of products during the product lifecycle Management of quality assurance activities associated with an international supply base What we're looking for from you Engineer with experience of quality management systems, techniques and processes, especially during industrialisation and manufacturing phases Experience working within a quality supply chain environment and ability to operate effectively as part of the team Auditing experience covering product and/or quality system audits Good knowledge of key external standards, such as EN9100, and ability to ensure it is maintained Experienced in quality tools & techniques (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, PFMEA) Practical knowledge of non‑conformance management process and SAP business tool an advantage Ability to travel and work in a team environment Ideally qualified as a minimum to HND or HNC with experience within Engineering or Quality Assurance Interested? Click Apply Now About MBDA MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of our role in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr