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QA Engineer

Fixed Term

QA Engineer

QA/Test and Inspection

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

Specific Job Description [JP]

The main effort within this role is to support off-site trial activities in and around the Bovington area as part of the WCSP validation programme and will be based at Bovington for the first 2 years of the role. Key skill will include being able to work as part of a multi skill team to investigate failures and drive root cause corrective action within LM and the supply base. Knowledge of DRACAS and incident sentencing boards would be beneficial. The role will require extended period of work in the Bovington area.

Job Reference Number

1639BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

Up to 24 Months Depending On Duration of Trials

Hours Per Week

37.5

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Business Environment [JP]

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of three business areas focussing on Vehicles, Special Projects and Mission Support, which provide a variety of products and services to the MoD and other customers including the Warrior CSP, Scout and support to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision capability. With a significant percentage of LMUK Ampthill’s revenue being subcontracted to key partners and suppliers, the Sub-contracts function is fundamental to business success. We are looking for talented individuals with demonstrable experience in delivering complex, high value, critical components and services from suppliers. In return, we can offer an exciting and challenging career path.

Clearance Required for Role

SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

Required skills, qualifications and experience [JP]

* Extensive SAP, RCA, CP & MRB experience is essential.
* Experienced Quality Engineer having prior successes working with multi skilled teams in the trial environment
* Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, especially working with large system design and manufacture sub contracts, FAT Testing & Non-Conformance management.
* Experience or knowledge of QA tools such as APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, managing MRBs, producing Data Packs & As-Built lists.
* Management of non-conformances, trend assessment and identification of risks, strong SAP user skills.
* Experience of leading RCCA teams and Material Review Boards to drive solutions to issues and develop robust preventative actions.
* Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001.
* Product and process auditing experience in the defence / aerospace sectors.
* Knowledge of Electrical / Electronic Manufacturing / Vehicle integration / Composites / Machining in the Space, Automotive and / or Defence sectors.
* Strong interpersonal skills: ability to initiate and maintain relationships with challenging international suppliers and manage frequent interactions with senior LM management and other internal customers.
* Ability to challenge individuals at all levels to ensure compliance to business processes and standards.

Desired skills, qualifications and experience [JP]

* Trials skills and experience would be advantageous.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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