Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Responsible Quality Assurance Engineer to lead and ensure quality excellence across processes and products for one of our key clients in Stevenage. You will play a crucial role in guaranteeing that Spacecraft Integration, Processes, and Methods comply with quality requirements and procedures. Additionally, this role offers an exciting opportunity to take on responsibilities as a Satellite QA Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Leadership:
  • Define and execute Quality Assurance (QA) activities, ensuring full adherence to processes and procedures to maintain product quality standards.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives within Spacecraft Production processes.
  • Manage and prioritize the project quality team (Inspectors, Operational QAs), ensuring efficient workload distribution and issue escalation.
  • Oversee the completion of corrective and preventive actions, ensuring effective closure.
  • Drive non-conformance management and contribute to cost reduction strategies for Non-Quality Compliance.
• Process Management & Compliance:
  • Develop, maintain, and execute a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) in alignment with project requirements.
  • Define inspection processes and coordinate additional inspections as required.
  • Chair gate reviews (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Delivery Review Board, etc.) and ensure the implementation of resulting actions.
  • Develop and support Key and Mandatory Inspection Plans.
  • Conduct incoming inspection planning and checklist development.
• Continuous Improvement & Risk Management:
  • Provide quality briefs and training to raise awareness among operators on best practices and lessons learned.
  • Review Production work instructions to ensure alignment with quality and verification requirements.
  • Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), using problem-solving tools to identify root causes and oversee corrective actions.
  • Lead Internal Review Boards (IRB), ensuring the implementation of effective resolutions.
  • Drive risk analysis and preventive action plans (including PFMEA implementation).
  • Execute audit planning, flash audits, and process audits.
  • Ensure the implementation of lessons learned and near-miss actions to enhance quality performance.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
  • Support the SQCDP performance dialogue in the working area (schedule management, priority setting, KPI tracking, etc.).
  • Provide functional and project management reports as required.
  • Generate monthly Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and improve performance.
  • Implement OES Initiatives to drive quality improvement and reduce non-quality costs.
  • Support the deployment of quality delegation initiatives within the production area.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Represent Spacecraft Production Quality in strategic decision-making forums.
  • Manage ECWP QA costs related to Satellite projects.
  • Drive the bid process for Spacecraft Production in Satellite.
  • Foster a collaborative and team-oriented culture within the Satellite QA team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Aerospace, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance within a Spacecraft/Aerospace Manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of quality standards, inspection processes, and risk management methodologies.

• Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing QA teams.

• Proficiency in Non-Conformance management, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions.

• Ability to conduct audits, process evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Experience with KPIs monitoring, reporting, and process optimization.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive