Stevenage

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.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

What we can offer you:
Bonus of up to circa £2,000
Pension contribution of up to 14%
Annual salary review
Paid overtime
Up to 15 days flexi leave
25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking
Excellent career progression and development opportunitiesHybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, this would typically be 2/3 days on site.

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen in a relatively new and expanding team that is responsible for validating the external supply chain to ensure successful delivery of parts required to support Development programmes in preparation for full rate Production. This opportunity requires an individual who has experience in Engineering, Quality and Project delivery

What we're looking for from you:

An organised and diligent Quality or Manufacturing Engineering biased professional with an appreciation for project delivery/project management & strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques, with a desire to work with project and change management. Capable of supporting suppliers to ensure that they develop robust manufacturing systems and control plans, able to deliver on-quality, on-time and on-cost in series production.

The team works towards the development and delivery of the Procurement & Supply chain elements of new product introduction, requiring close working with Design, Manufacturing and Quality organisations.

The Role
Manage the project Industrial Validation Plan, e.g. assessing, recording and monitoring supplier capability.
Undertake Industrial Validation activities such as: Process FMEAs, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, Production Readiness Reviews in preparation for series production.
Monitoring/Reporting validation activities through industrial risk registers.
Collaborating and supporting a multi-functional team within the supply chain.
Ensure validation and control activities are diligently performed in order to ensure production readiness.
Analyse Supplier non-conformances relating to the Manufacturing System, track to closure agreed improvement/corrective actions.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.

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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearances

The opportunity:

What we're looking for from you:

What's in it for you?
Use your experience to prevent issues occurring during series production
Directly contributing to MBDA's competitiveness and growth strategy
Opportunity to gain professional/accredited qualification
Work in an exciting, complex and changing environment
Embed your stakeholder management skills, across a diverse multi-functional organisation
Undertake well-resourced training, mentoring and development programmes
Opportunity to engage with local, nationwide and European suppliersJoin a great team!

Located across MBDA's UK sites, we are a close-knit team who work collaboratively, sharing knowledge and experience in order to diversify and expand our capabilities. The team has monthly meet ups face to face to discuss continuous improvements and issue resolution to improve the function.

What to expect:

We offer opportunities for career progression, paid overtime (subject to level), bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on-site facilities.

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.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.

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