Quality Engineer in Luton, Bedfordshire

Quality Engineer

Luton

5-Month Contract

Paying up to £37p/h (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities
• Support investigation and resolution of non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Review and approve quality documentation related to returns, concessions, and repair activities
• Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned and unserviceable items
• Interface with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations) and external suppliers
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, Leonardo Quality Management System, and customer contractual requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across in-service quality processes
• Deliver compliant products in a timely manner, meeting all cost and safety requirements
• Provide reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project, and functional teams

Required Experience

• Further education and/or experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a similar discipline within Defence Electronics or a comparably complex industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous Improvement principles
• Experience with Quality tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Verification, etc.
• Logical thinker, capable of turning complex data into practical, actionable solutions aligned with business goals
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style across all functions
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail