Quality Engineer

About The RoleEngineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.You will provide independent Quality and Product Assurance support to the company, inclusive of providing Quality & Product Assurance expertise to the business, maintaining quality levels, supporting improvement activities and undertaking internal auditing.Quality Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.The salary for this role is up to £44k, depending on experience.Whatyoullbedoing Audit internal processes, projects, and suppliers against the Business Management System, AS9100, and defence-specific requirementsAttend and contribute to project gate reviews, ensuring quality requirements, risks, and deliverables are effectively assessed and controlled at each stage of the lifecycle including flow-down of requirements to the supply chainConduct supplier audits and manage supplier-related risks, non-conformances, and concessions to effective closure where requiredOversee root cause analysis and corrective actions, ensuring robust and sustainable solutionsVerify supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) in line with AS9102 and ensure full documentation compliance where requiredSupport incoming inspection and validate supplier certification, traceability, and conformity evidenceManage audit findings and quality actions, ensuring timely closure and audit readinessDrive continuous improvement across internal functions and the supplier base, focusing on risk reduction and right-first-time deliveryProvide quality support to engineering, procurement, programmes, and operationsParticipate in customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, ensuring full compliance and preparednessAbout our companyAt SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.What we offerAt our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Havea look atthe benefits we offer:Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements25 days annual leave, plus buy and sellUp to 16 days flexi leave accrualHalf day FridaysReservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Cash PlanAll Staff BonusGroup Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contributionCycle to work schemeWellbeing CentreSports & Social activitiesEmployee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savingsLife assurance policyPublication and recruitment bonus rewardsDevelopment opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sitesPrivate seated lunch areasOnsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beveragesOnsite showers and toiletries provisionFree onsite parkingTheskills you need Previous experience within a similar roleExperience of ISO 9001 & AS 9100Experience conducting auditsExperience working within a manufacturing environmentPractical experience of Continuous Improvement techniques and problem solvingStrong Attention to detailExcellent communication skillsJoin us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.TPBN1_UKTJ