QA Engineer

Job Title: QA Engineer Salary: £45,000 Location: Ampthill Contract: Permanent Sector: Defence/Aerospace  Working Pattern: (Mon - Thu > 37.5hrs) Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality assurance activities across multiple projects. This role will act as a key point of contact for quality-related matters, ensuring compliance, driving improvements, and supporting the successful delivery of engineering programmes. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for quality issues across multiple projects Manage non-conformances through the full lifecycle, including facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes Review and approve technical and quality documentation Participate in design reviews, providing quality input and oversight Contribute to bids and proposals from a quality perspective Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and processes Skills & Experience: Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects while maintaining high attention to detail Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working across all levels—from shop floor to senior management Excellent decision-making capability, with a proactive approach to ownership and accountability Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Demonstrable experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (essential) Desirable Experience: Experience with SAP Quality modules Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO standards) Security Clearance Requirements: To Start: SC clearance required