Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Plexus
Livingston
1 week ago
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Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

The Role

We're seeking a dedicated Senior Quality Engineer with experience in Aerospace & Defence, to champion quality, drive continuous improvement, and ensure our products consistently exceed expectations. In this pivotal role, you'll be the linchpin of quality, working closely with the engineering team, manufacturing, customers, and stakeholders to maintain and elevate our standards.

As a Senior Quality Engineer at Plexus, you will have a multifaceted role. You will perform engineering design services and other related product development and/or product commercialization services supporting quality aspects of the product. You will be the point person on the project for ensuring adherence to established quality system standards, regulatory requirements, and product safety standards. Quality Engineers own product design and development planning, design controls, risk management activities, and regulatory aspects. In addition they support the team with Design Verification activities, product compliance testing, and cybersecurity. Finally, you will lead the Quality System by maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and providing expert technical training and guidance.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years (or equivalent).
  • Strong experience in the Aerospace & Defence sector under AS9100.
  • Proven success in a fast-paced product development / manufacturing environment.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong data analysis and interpretation abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • A passion for mentoring and coaching.

Due to the nature of project work we require candidates to hold U.K. nationality or to either have, or be able to go through, U.K. national security vetting and clearance.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and become a vital part of our team!

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

  • A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity.
  • Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment.
  • An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise.
  • Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines.
  • Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives.
  • Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields.

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

  • Bespoke development plan.
  • Online learning and formal development programs.
  • Full-time, permanent employment contract.
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
  • Paid family leave.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Group income protection insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Volunteer time off.
  • Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent).
  • Life assurance.
  • Occupational health.
  • Vision care discounts.
  • Discount schemes.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Onsite gym/ discounted gym.

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

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