Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Overview

Quality Assurance Engineer – 12 month contract, based in Portsmouth, offering £36 per hour inside IR35. This role requires experience in performing Quality Assurance activities within the Defence and Aerospace industry. You will work alongside a market‑leading company, contributing to ongoing growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Write a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) and keep it updated in accordance with project requirements.
• Write instructions to define inspection processes or checks.
• Chair gate reviews as defined in the project and as agreed with project PA (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Test Readiness Board, Delivery Review Board, Pre‑Shipment Review, Shipment Readiness Review).
• Create the Key Inspection Plan and support the Mandatory Inspection Plan.
• Prepare the incoming inspection plan/checklist.
• Review AIT work instructions for technical integrity, product quality requirements, inspection, verification points, and configuration status.
• Manage all NCRs within the defined scope in AIT using problem‑solving tools.
• Confirm non-conformances and ensure robust closure using PPS techniques.
• Support the elaboration and the efficiency of performance dialogue/SQCDP in the working area (schedule, daily work to achieve, top priorities, KPIs, achievements).
• Provide reports as required by functional and project management.
• Provide monthly report of Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Serve as the QA focal point for Critical Movements within the production facility.

Qualifications & Skills

• HND in a relevant field.
• Experience in Quality Assurance.
• Experience in Defence and Aerospace.

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