Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to join one of the UK's leading defence engineering organisations? We're recruiting for a QA Engineer to support complex defence manufacturing programmes based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, highly regulated engineering environment, helping to ensure products meet the highest quality and compliance standards throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. You'll play a key role in driving quality assurance activities across manufacturing and engineering teams, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring robust non-conformance management processes are in place. The Role As a QA Engineer, you will be responsible for: Generating control plans from engineering drawings for manufactured parts and assemblies. Managing the non-conformance process from containment and quarantine through to effective Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA). Participating in design and drawing reviews to ensure quality requirements are captured early in the product lifecycle. Supporting manufacturing teams to maintain compliance within an AS9100-regulated environment. Driving quality problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and programme teams to resolve quality-related issues. Ensuring quality documentation and processes are maintained in line with company and industry standards. Essential Skills & Experience Strong understanding of Quality Assurance principles and best practices. Experience working within an AS9100-regulated manufacturing environment. Proven experience managing non-conformance and RCCA activities. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation. Experience developing and maintaining Control Plans. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational and communication abilities. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience within the Defence or Aerospace manufacturing sectors. Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements. SAP experience or familiarity with ERP systems. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent). Working Arrangements Primarily on-site, working four days per week in Ampthill. Limited hybrid working may be available depending on business requirements. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Security Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). BPSS clearance is required prior to starting. What's on Offer? Salary of 50,000 - 55,000 per annum. 12-month fixed-term contract with a leading defence organisation. Flexible 4-day working week. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence programmes. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment. Exposure to advanced manufacturing and quality assurance processes within the defence sector. This role would suit an experienced QA Engineer from a defence, aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing background who enjoys working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products. If you're ready to take the next step in your Quality Assurance career, apply today with your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.
27/07/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to join one of the UK's leading defence engineering organisations? We're recruiting for a QA Engineer to support complex defence manufacturing programmes based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, highly regulated engineering environment, helping to ensure products meet the highest quality and compliance standards throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. You'll play a key role in driving quality assurance activities across manufacturing and engineering teams, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring robust non-conformance management processes are in place. The Role As a QA Engineer, you will be responsible for: Generating control plans from engineering drawings for manufactured parts and assemblies. Managing the non-conformance process from containment and quarantine through to effective Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA). Participating in design and drawing reviews to ensure quality requirements are captured early in the product lifecycle. Supporting manufacturing teams to maintain compliance within an AS9100-regulated environment. Driving quality problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and programme teams to resolve quality-related issues. Ensuring quality documentation and processes are maintained in line with company and industry standards. Essential Skills & Experience Strong understanding of Quality Assurance principles and best practices. Experience working within an AS9100-regulated manufacturing environment. Proven experience managing non-conformance and RCCA activities. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation. Experience developing and maintaining Control Plans. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational and communication abilities. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience within the Defence or Aerospace manufacturing sectors. Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements. SAP experience or familiarity with ERP systems. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent). Working Arrangements Primarily on-site, working four days per week in Ampthill. Limited hybrid working may be available depending on business requirements. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Security Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). BPSS clearance is required prior to starting. What's on Offer? Salary of 50,000 - 55,000 per annum. 12-month fixed-term contract with a leading defence organisation. Flexible 4-day working week. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence programmes. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment. Exposure to advanced manufacturing and quality assurance processes within the defence sector. This role would suit an experienced QA Engineer from a defence, aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing background who enjoys working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products. If you're ready to take the next step in your Quality Assurance career, apply today with your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.
As the Reliability Engineer / DFMEA Specialist, you will take ownership of the Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process, ensuring robust reliability practices are embedded throughout the design lifecycle of critical propulsion and electrical systems. You must hold current security clearance Key Responsibilities Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DFMEA, taking ownership of the structure, quality, and execution of the DFMEA using ReliaSoft Xfmea/RCM . Facilitate technical DFMEA workshops with Lead Design Engineers, capturing complex engineering knowledge and translating it into structured failure modes, effects, and mitigation strategies. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve DFMEA databases, ensuring they are accurate, auditable, and aligned with engineering best practice. Challenge design assumptions and work collaboratively with engineering teams to identify opportunities for improved reliability and reduced risk. Monitor programme progress through reliability metrics and KPIs, producing clear reports and presenting updates to project stakeholders and naval customers. Promote reliability engineering best practice across multidisciplinary project teams. About You Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Strong technical understanding of power generation, electrical systems, and propulsion engineering principles. Proven experience using ReliaSoft Xfmea/RCM to develop and manage DFMEA and reliability analyses. Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage senior engineers and convert technical discussions into structured, actionable outputs. Highly organised, process-driven, and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality documentation and reporting. Collaborative approach with experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Previous experience within the maritime, defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated engineering environments would be advantageous.
16/07/2026
Contractor
As the Reliability Engineer / DFMEA Specialist, you will take ownership of the Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process, ensuring robust reliability practices are embedded throughout the design lifecycle of critical propulsion and electrical systems. You must hold current security clearance Key Responsibilities Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DFMEA, taking ownership of the structure, quality, and execution of the DFMEA using ReliaSoft Xfmea/RCM . Facilitate technical DFMEA workshops with Lead Design Engineers, capturing complex engineering knowledge and translating it into structured failure modes, effects, and mitigation strategies. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve DFMEA databases, ensuring they are accurate, auditable, and aligned with engineering best practice. Challenge design assumptions and work collaboratively with engineering teams to identify opportunities for improved reliability and reduced risk. Monitor programme progress through reliability metrics and KPIs, producing clear reports and presenting updates to project stakeholders and naval customers. Promote reliability engineering best practice across multidisciplinary project teams. About You Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Strong technical understanding of power generation, electrical systems, and propulsion engineering principles. Proven experience using ReliaSoft Xfmea/RCM to develop and manage DFMEA and reliability analyses. Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage senior engineers and convert technical discussions into structured, actionable outputs. Highly organised, process-driven, and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality documentation and reporting. Collaborative approach with experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Previous experience within the maritime, defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated engineering environments would be advantageous.
Senior Software Engineer New Malden Up to 60,000 Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on complex, mission-critical systems that make a real difference? We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team developing advanced command and control software within a complex, distributed environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping technical solutions, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-integrity software throughout the full development lifecycle. Location: New Malden (On-site) Salary: Up to 60,000 The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of sophisticated software solutions supporting complex operational systems. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll help drive technical excellence while supporting project delivery and continuous product evolution. Key Responsibilities Support the design, implementation, and testing of software solutions Guide and mentor Software Engineers across the development lifecycle Assist with planning, estimation, and project reporting activities Engage with customers and end users to support ongoing programme development and capability evolution What We're Looking For Strong software engineering background with experience delivering robust solutions within large-scale, multi-layered distributed systems in a defence environment Experience supporting software development strategies and technical delivery Good understanding of the complete software development lifecycle Knowledge of software delivery methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall Knowledge of designing safety-critical code for platforms, control systems, power plant management etc. Why Apply? Work on complex and technically challenging projects Be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering team Excellent opportunities for career development and progression Flexible working arrangements available Competitive salary and benefits package Please note: This position is subject to security clearance requirements. Applicants must be eligible to achieve the required level of UK security clearance and meet residency requirements where applicable. If you're ready for your next engineering challenge, apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.
14/07/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer New Malden Up to 60,000 Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on complex, mission-critical systems that make a real difference? We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team developing advanced command and control software within a complex, distributed environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping technical solutions, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-integrity software throughout the full development lifecycle. Location: New Malden (On-site) Salary: Up to 60,000 The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of sophisticated software solutions supporting complex operational systems. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll help drive technical excellence while supporting project delivery and continuous product evolution. Key Responsibilities Support the design, implementation, and testing of software solutions Guide and mentor Software Engineers across the development lifecycle Assist with planning, estimation, and project reporting activities Engage with customers and end users to support ongoing programme development and capability evolution What We're Looking For Strong software engineering background with experience delivering robust solutions within large-scale, multi-layered distributed systems in a defence environment Experience supporting software development strategies and technical delivery Good understanding of the complete software development lifecycle Knowledge of software delivery methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall Knowledge of designing safety-critical code for platforms, control systems, power plant management etc. Why Apply? Work on complex and technically challenging projects Be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering team Excellent opportunities for career development and progression Flexible working arrangements available Competitive salary and benefits package Please note: This position is subject to security clearance requirements. Applicants must be eligible to achieve the required level of UK security clearance and meet residency requirements where applicable. If you're ready for your next engineering challenge, apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.
