Senior Quality Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Job Description: Senior Quality Engineer At Leonardo: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer to join the team at the Southampton site. The Infra-Red Sensing Business and the Integrated Communication Systems Business are based at the site, and this role is key to the continuing success of these activities. Role Overview: In this role, you will collaborate closely with Programme and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and work in partnership with the site Quality Team and Programme/Project Managers to deliver high-quality results in all phases of the programme lifecycle. What You ll Do as a Senior Quality Engineer: Your primary focus will be to ensure the effective delivery of quality assurance processes, managing risks, and resolving non-conformance issues, while supporting programme objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include: Risk, Threat & Opportunity Management: Collaborate with Programme and Project Managers to identify and manage specific risks, threats, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with the Project Assurance Plans (PAP). Project Assurance Plans (PAP): Develop and maintain PAPs that define project assurance activities, aligned with risk, opportunity, and improvement within the programme, in compliance with the Operational Framework. Non-Conformance & Failure Leadership: Lead the resolution of non-conformance and failure instances on behalf of the IPT, ensuring that root causes are identified, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and execution of assurance function improvement plans across all stages of the Programme, Product, and Project Lifecycles. Reporting & Data Management: Deliver reports and relevant data to the Quality Manager and Project Managers to track quality assurance activities and progress. What We Need from You: Essential Qualifications & Experience: Educational Background: Ideally a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field. Experience in Defence Electronics or a similarly complex industry is highly desirable. Quality Governance Expertise: Proven knowledge of governance frameworks, particularly AS9100, ISO9001, and continuous improvement methodologies. Quality Tools Proficiency: Working experience with quality tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Verification, and First Article Inspection. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse complex data and derive practical solutions that support business goals, presenting them in a clear and actionable manner. Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated experience in working with diverse stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, to ensure alignment with quality requirements. Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels Primary Location: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr