Bristol

A phenomenal permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Force Protection & Area Protection Product Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle

Job Title: Product Assurance Manager

Salary: circa £60,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Bristol or Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 2-3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

A phenomenal permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Force Protection & Area Protection Product Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle at Bristol.

You will play a pivotal role within a growing team with the aim of ensuring all core Product Assurance activities are met, as well as the potential to work with domestic and international colleagues on projects involving transfer of technology.

This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA's functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve working on a multi-national project, as well as with an established Quality network preventing / minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth equipment delivery, assuring reliable products in Production and continually growing the happiness of our customers.

• Handling the small UK national Product Assurance team to ensure the required level of Quality Assurance support to MBDA programmes and their Customers.
• Ensure objectives are defined and communicated to your team, and reporting lines are understood and agreed
• Handle assigned budgets and where applicable ensure the accountabilities are clear.
• Define both the Product Assurance and Company Business procedures to be deployed within the project and ensure they are tailored accordingly to meet the project's needs. Present relevant Quality issues to your programme's internal customers
• You will find pragmatic solutions for customers, whilst maintaining robust quality integrity
• Working for Head of Product Assurance Programme, to ensure that the team has the skills and capabilities needed to provide Quality Assurance to the Programmes Directorate
• Consolidate and mitigate functional and project risks and issues and provide feedback to internal Customers
• Act as a Key Point of contact for the supporting Quality Network and using that network to deliver the necessary Quality Assurance support to the project
• Leading acceptance events / trials for MBDA equipment in both laboratory and Customer environments (includes UK and Foreign travel)
• Co-ordinate and delegate tasks and work packages within the support Quality Assurance team
• Support bidding work and providing estimated Quality Assurance effort for new packages of work
• Support a positive team working environment in line with MBDA values and behaviours
• Supporting recruitment activities as necessary to grow the local Quality Assurance team
• Being actively involved in ISO9000 and AS9100 assessments and in internal quality audit activities

What we're looking for from you:

• HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in people management and leading / motivating Quality Assurance teams
• Experience of developing individuals and teams within a Quality Assurance environment
• A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisation, communication & social skills
• An ability to inspire change, a respectful great teammate, comfortable working in a matrix organization
• Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
• Continuous improvement awareness and initiative to deliver improvements
• Ability to understand and respect cultural differences
• Experience of navigating and understanding Customer Quality Assurance contract requirements would be beneficial
• A strong understanding of the CADMID cycle, and experience of supporting projects through various stages of this cycle – specifically the Demonstration (Development) / Manufacture stages
• Experience of supporting projects/products through development and qualification activities is preferred

Interested?  Apply now!

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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