QA Engineer

Job title:

QA Engineer

Company

Lockheed Martin

Job description

Employee TypeFull TimeHours Per Week37.5Clearance Required for RoleSCVacancy TypePermanentTown/RegionCornwallGraduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?NoRequired skills, qualifications and experience

• Authorised signatory for aircraft and equipment release.
• Qualified AS9100 Lead auditor (preferred) or Qualified ISO9001:2015 Lead auditor.
• ​Experience ensuring compliance against UK MoD MAA Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS) and Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) Regulatory Articles (RA).
• Root Cause Analysis qualification.
• ​Experience estimating work loading and task management.
• Occurrence Investigator qualification.
• Ability to work with and influence across multiple functions and levels within a small team

DisciplineQA/Test and InspectionBusiness EnvironmentLockheed Martin UK Ltd Integrated Systems (LMUK IS) is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK IS business is a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil and commercial markets.About the RoleJoin Lockheed Martin’s team at RNAS Culdrose as a Quality Assurance (QA) Representative for our Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) and Crowsnest (CN) contracts. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role ensuring the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement for critical military aviation systems.Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain UK MoD MAA and Lockheed Martin Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) certifications, ensuring ongoing compliance with aerospace and defence regulations.
• Quality Inspections: Oversee the inspection, acceptance, and quality control of advanced avionics, mission systems, aircraft modifications, and Merlin Training Systems to meet rigorous military standards.
• Audits & Certifications: Support external audits and ensure continued AS9100 certification for all related activities.
• Root Cause Analysis & Improvement: Lead root cause investigations and drive process improvements to enhance performance and quality.
• Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with internal teams, contractors, and external regulatory bodies to ensure quality across the supply chain and operational activities.
• Delegated Signatory: Act as a signatory for equipment release, ensuring compliance and readiness for operations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance, particularly in aerospace or military aviation.
• Strong knowledge of UK MoD MAA regulations, AS9100, and Defence Standard 05-61.
• Expertise in inspections, audits, and process improvement.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to engage with both internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Why Lockheed Martin?

• Work on cutting-edge military aviation programs.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, world-class team.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in the defence sector.

If you’re passionate about quality and compliance in aerospace and defence, we want to hear from you!Working Schedule4xFlexWhat we offer youAt Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Expected salary

Location

Cornwall

Job date

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:37:17 GMT

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