Quality Assurance Manager

We seek an experienced and knowledgeable Quality professional to join our team as a Product Assurance Manager within the Force Protection Sector.

Job Title: Product Assurance Manager

Salary: circa £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 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:

As a Product Assurance Manager, you will lead a team of dynamic Quality Engineers and independently represent and promote Quality Assurance within a multi-national Project. Supporting the Project in all phases of the product lifecycle, you will play a pivotal role with the aim of ensuring the core Quality Assurance activities are met.

You will operate within an established team and within a strong Quality Network to be the Voice of the Customer within the Project, lead acceptance activities, preventing and minimising non-conformance, assuring reliable products and continually growing the satisfaction of our customers.

The role will allow the successful applicant to work across all Functions and with teams and individuals at all levels of the business. The diverse nature of the role will mean that you will operate, network and develop the role across multiple sites domestically and internationally. There will also be the challenge to play a key role in transfer of technology and transfer of technology opportunities.

As a Product Assurance Manager, you will define both the Product Assurance and Company Business procedures to be deployed within the project and ensure they are tailored accordingly to meet the project’s needs. You will be expected to find pragmatic solutions for customers, whilst maintaining robust quality integrity. The role will require you to consolidate and mitigate functional and project risks and issues and provide feedback to internal Customers and being actively involved in ISO9000 and AS9100 assessments and in internal quality audit activities.

What we're looking for from you:

• You are an experienced Quality Assurance / Engineering professional with a good understanding of overall systems and Development and Production practices
• A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and skills to work proactively, with excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to influence change, a respectful team player and comfortable working in a matrix organisation
• You have experience of handling a skilled and coordinated team
• Candidates do not need to have a Defence background. We welcome applicants from the Automotive, Aviation, Manufacturing sectors
• You have a collaborative but objective approach
• You communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• You remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes
• Practitioner of current Quality Assurance problem solving methods (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.)
• Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements
• Ability to provide leadership and give experienced advice to others
• You have the ability to understand and respect cultural differences

Interested?  Apply now!

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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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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