Systems Engineer

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The Production Quality Engineer role requires experience in quality management within regulated industries, preferably defence or aerospace. The Quality Engineer will ensure compliance with quality standards, manage supplier audits, and support continuous improvement activities. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with knowledge of quality tools and regulations are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Quality Requirements:

• Working knowledge of EN9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience supporting internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and fault tree analysis.
• Experience managing nonconformances, deviations, concessions, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ability to review and approve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and inspection plans to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102 or equivalent standards.
• Preferably knowledge of configuration management, drawing control, and change management (ECR/ECO).
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to support production, engineering, and test teams to resolve quality issues and reduce defect escape.

Supplier Quality Requirements:

• Experience qualifying, auditing, and monitoring suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to conduct supplier audits, including process audits and quality system assessments.
• Experience managing supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and driving timely, effective resolution.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management, including critical supplier identification and performance metrics.
• Experience reviewing and approving supplier documentation such as inspection reports, material certifications, FAIRs, and CoCs.
• Ability to work with suppliers to improve process capability, yield, and compliance.
• Familiarity with flow-down of defence and customer quality requirements to suppliers.

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements:

• Understanding of defence industry regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and customer-specific requirements.
• Experience ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer quality requirements.
• Ability to support customer audits, source inspections, and government quality representatives as required., * Bachelors degree/HND in Engineering (Preferable) in a Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Supplier Quality within a regulated industry (preferably defence, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar).
• Experience working in a defence or aerospace environment with controlled products and strict compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience with Quality tools and software (e.g., SPC, MSA, PFMEA, control plans).
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems and electronic quality management systems (eQMS).
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required.

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level, or have the ability to gain it. Similar jobs

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