Software Quality Specialist

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This role is to provide Software Quality Assurance support to the Defence Information and Training Services programs. This is a key role in providing quality assurance against ISO9001 standards. Boeing Defence UK Ltd is looking to appoint a Software Quality Specialist to take responsibility for the provision of Software Quality Assurance and Compliance monitoring of the Defence Information and Training Services Programs.

BDUK’s Quality Management System (QMS) is approved by the MAA and meets the requirements of DAOS, MAOS and CFAOS. The BDUK’s QMS is also certified to ISO9001:2015, ISO27001 and ISO44001 as well as AS9100D and AS9110C. The company plans to extend these accreditations to new sites and seek additional certifications in support of its diverse growing business needs. This is a full time role based at Bristol with hybrid working options.

The Software Quality Specialist will essentially be responsible for contributing to the maintenance of the current certifications and supporting the delivery of new ones as the company grows. The Software Quality Specialist will be a member of the Assurance, Approvals & Site Supplier (AASS) Quality function and report on Quality matters to the Bristol AASS Quality Lead and Quality Manager.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Assurance and CAMO Quality Manager, the role has the following key responsibilities:

- Act as primary software quality point of contact for Defence Information Services nonconformities and corrective Actions
- Responsible for planning and supporting Key Customer and Supplier joint meetings
- Completion of assigned audits within the assigned and agreed timescales in line with the Audit plan
- Completion of audits against the established audit criteria specified in the audit plan
- Recording of Audits and Informing auditee of audit result and any non-conformances
- Delivery of quality induction briefing to new personnel as required
- Provide SME advice for completion of CAs including the requirements for containment, Immediate Action, investigations, RCCA, CA plan and verification
- Attend Engineering Gate Reviews
- Software Engineering Lifecycle knowledge
- Computer Literate

**Required **Qualifications/Experience**:

- Previous experience of Quality Assurance Management

**Desirable **Education/Experience**:

- ISO25010, ISO25051 and ISO12207Software Design Experience
- Agile and Waterfall techniques
- Higher level language knowledge (ADA, C++)
- DO178C experience
- HNC in an Aerospace/Engineering discipline
- Experience Aerospace / Defence background
- Lead/ Internal Auditor AS9100 /ISO9001
- Knowledge of MAA Regulations
- Defence Standards
- Quality Management techniques
- Continuous Improvement Techniques and Management

**Security Clearance**: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.