Quality Engineers and Managers - Stevenage

Are you an ambitious, diligent engineer, driven to achieve results, with experience of a very fast-paced environment where adaptability and prioritisation are paramount? We seek experienced Quality and Product Assurance professionals to join our teams at both Engineer and Manager levels.

Job Title: Quality Engineers and Managers - Stevenage

Salary: Competitive depending on experience 

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

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), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Are you an ambitious, diligent engineer, driven to achieve results, with experience of a very fast-paced environment where adaptability and prioritisation are paramount? We seek experienced Quality and Product Assurance professionals to join our teams at both Engineer and Manager levels.

Supporting projects in all phases of the product lifecycle, you will play a pivotal role with the aim of ensuring all core Product Assurance activities are met. As the voice of the customer, you'll support MBDA by enabling us to deliver the expectations of our global client base, whilst being in a knowledgeable, supportive and established team.

You will be in a unique position to network within and see a large variety of MBDA's activities across all sites. The role will involve working on a multi-national project, as well as with an established Quality network, preventing and minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth equipment delivery, assuring reliable products and continually growing the satisfaction of our customers. There's potential to work with domestic and international colleagues, including projects involving the transfer of technology.

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance, or equivalent work experience
• Ideally a practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
• A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and the skills to work proactively, with excellent organisation, communication & interpersonal skills
• The ability to influence change, a respectful team player, comfortable working in a matrix organization
• Strong analytical skills, running reports in Excel, using SAP QM, and various document management tools
• Continuous improvement awareness and initiative to deliver
• The ability to understand and respect cultural differences

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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