Quality Engineer

The opportunity:

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Product Assurance Engineer within our Micro-Electronics Group (MEG) based in Edinburgh.

Leonardo is uniquely positioned to service our world leading radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.

As a Product Assurance Engineer you will interact at Programme and Integrated Project Team (IPT) level, working in partnership with the Programme and Project Managers.

What you’ll do as a Product Assurance Engineer:

• Offer advice, support and assistance on all Quality Assurance / Quality Control matters.
• Support Principal Product Assurance Engineer in driving objectives to meet/exceed targets including LPS/KPI goals, QL4 effectiveness, supplier and customer timely RCCA.
• Contribute actively to IPT requirement to deliver a compliant product in a timely manner meeting all cost and safety requirements.
• Support creation of Project Assurance Plans (PAP) defining project assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity and Improvement within the Programme and associated Pro-operating in line with the requirements of the Operational Framework.
• Provide leadership to the Assurance Teams in order to meet Programme and IPT objectives.
• Actively ensure LPS goals for Quality KPIs including QNs, MRB, FRBs etc. are achieved by supporting improvement plans and active management of key activity such as MRB.
• Lead the Assurance function’s improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product and Project Lifecycle.
• Mentor others in order to grow Quality excellence within the Programme.
• Successfully apply interpersonal skills to positively influence Quality behaviours at individual and team level.
• Attend and contribute to key meetings including (but not limited to) IPT, morning meetings DPU forums, Engineering WO meetings etc.
• Take leadership in ensuring concessions/production permits are processed correctly and in a timely manner, directly supporting where required.
• Support achievement of project assurance milestones within the Programme, Product and Project lifecycle.
• Ensure delivery of reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project and function in a timely manner.
• Actively manage root cause and corrective action investigations by taking lead on key FRBs, SCARS and customer complaints.

What we need from you:

• Further education and/or experience ideally in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or experience in Defence Electronics or similarly 'complex' industry.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge within the areas of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous improvement.
• Some knowledge and practical experience of Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification and First Article Inspection.
• Be a logical thinker, capable of harvesting complex data into actions with practical solutions that supports business goals, in 'the language of the business'.
• Have good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style across all functions of the business.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in working with Customers and Suppliers.
• Have demonstrated experience working in high precision manufacturing environment.

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

Life at Leonardo:

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.

• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).

• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.

• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).

• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.

• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.