Quality Assurance Engineer

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Copello have partnered with a leading defence organisation in the recruitment of an Quality Assurance Engineer to join their electronics team based in the Hertfordshire area.

Duties will include:

  • Ensure Product Life Cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions managed appropriately.

  • Ensure compliance to Electronic Engineering BMS procedures is maintained.

  • Review and maintain Equipment Quality planning documentation.

  • Provide Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports.

    Key requirements:

  • Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance or considerable previous experience in related role.

  • Experienced quality professionals, preferably within Electronic Engineering with a proven track record in Quality Assurance.

  • Defence, Aerospace, Automotive industry experience preferred

  • Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)

  • Good knowledge of the product lifecycle - specifically in development

  • Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools

  • Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements

    My client are offering a salary of circa £45,000 DoE, hybrid working – 3 days a week on site, company bonus, fantastic site facilities and excellent career progression, training and development opportunities.

    Please note British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship is required

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