QA / Quality Supervisor (Permanent)

Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.The Supplier Quality Assurance Manager will manage a high performing team of Supplier Quality Professionals across Leonardo sites. As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be Responsible for ensuring that the supply chain companies deliver in line with Leonardo Electronics product requirements and for verifying their processes are capable in stable production. The Supplier Quality Manager role will be based primarily at our Edinburgh site. Reporting to the Head of UK Supplier Quality Assurance, responsible for delivering all aspects of Supplier Quality Assurance on an on-going basis in line with Quality Management System and Quality Policy to ensure that the business’ products and services are fit for purpose and meet both Leonardo and customer expectations.Support Lifecycle Management and input to Project Quality Plans to define clearly the goals and objectives of the Edinburgh SQA Team and alignment of their activities to meet overall Project needs n Compilation, co-ordination and management of the Project SQA plans in terms of the activities, skills, resources and hours required maximising regional Supplier activities using the whole of the UK team. Handover of risks / activities relating to Special Processes / surveillance to compliance team resulting from Project activities n Contribute to adoption of CTQ attributes in the supply chain to enable data to be gathered and assessed on critical features, ensure customer critical attributes are identified and addressed either on the drawings or by the suppliers concerned n Ensure proactive Supplier Quality tools and techniques are embedded into the supply chain at the earliest opportunity in the Project/Product lifecycle n Contribute to the creation and Implementation of best practice quality strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance n Lean, six sigma, Design and Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEAs)n Manage root cause and corrective analysis actions process of supplier quality issues working directly with supplier where appropriate n Security ClearanceWe offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Contract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:Hybrid…