Bolton The CERT Incident Responder is responsible for leading digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) readiness. While also advancing the organisation's Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV)- including Red and Purple Team activities The role ensures detection, response, and control validation against real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Minimum 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The CERT Incident Responder is responsible for leading digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) readiness. While also advancing the organisation's Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV)- including Red and Purple Team activities. The role ensures detection, response, and control validation against real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This is a Next step role for an experienced Analyst with a passion for Incident response and Threat mitigation. Essentials: Lead digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) activities, ensuring lab readiness, artefact management, and delivery of forensic objectives. Maintain and enhance forensic tools and environments (e.g., Magnet Axiom, Autopsy) to ensure operational capability. Conduct detailed forensic analysis, malware reverse engineering, and cyber investigation of complex incidents. Ensure effective chain of custody, artefact preservation, and evidence handling processes. Maintain accurate digital forensics documentation, incident playbooks, and readiness rehearsal materials. Lead and execute tabletop exercises (TTEx) to test and improve incident response and forensic readiness. Perform network and endpoint investigations, including AV scans, incident remediation, and validation of security alerts. Collaborate with IM/DEx and Security Operations to enhance incident reporting, alerting, and notification services. Deputise for CERT responders during major incidents or third-party attacks, coordinating with national and international partners (e.g., NCPC). Develop and maintain enterprise security documentation, including policies, standards, baselines, and playbooks. Desirables: Identify root causes of security incidents and recommend sustainable mitigation strategies. Manage remediation and closure of security cases, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions. Develop and maintain threat scenarios to validate detection and response across SOC, EDR, SIEM, and XDR platforms. Translate threat intelligence into testable hypotheses and simulation exercises in collaboration with Threat Intelligence teams. Utilise adversarial emulation tools (Caldera, Atomic Red Team, AttackIQ, SCYTHE, Cobalt Strike, etc.) to replicate realistic attacker behaviours. Research and integrate emerging threats and TTPs into adversary emulation and validation methodologies. Produce detailed reporting and metrics on detection coverage, response performance, and control effectiveness. Support the wider IM/DEx team by validating new or updated controls against advanced threat simulations. Support SOC operations with investigation, alert triage, and implementation of lessons learned from adversarial validation and DFIR activities. Research and evaluate emerging security tools, technologies, and methodologies; provide gap analysis and recommendations to influence investment. Deliver metrics, dashboards, and reports demonstrating adversarial resilience and capability maturity. Contribute to small-to-medium cyber projects enhancing threat detection, emulation, and response maturity. What we're looking for from you: Demonstratable experience handling incidents, such as: Ransomware containment + remediation Business email compromise investigations Cloud account takeover Insider threat events Large-scale phishing attacks Leading incident response calls, advising leadership, and writing executive summaries Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
Bolton The CERT Incident Responder is responsible for leading digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) readiness. While also advancing the organisation's Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV)- including Red and Purple Team activities The role ensures detection, response, and control validation against real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Minimum 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The CERT Incident Responder is responsible for leading digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) readiness. While also advancing the organisation's Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV)- including Red and Purple Team activities. The role ensures detection, response, and control validation against real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This is a Next step role for an experienced Analyst with a passion for Incident response and Threat mitigation. Essentials: Lead digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) activities, ensuring lab readiness, artefact management, and delivery of forensic objectives. Maintain and enhance forensic tools and environments (e.g., Magnet Axiom, Autopsy) to ensure operational capability. Conduct detailed forensic analysis, malware reverse engineering, and cyber investigation of complex incidents. Ensure effective chain of custody, artefact preservation, and evidence handling processes. Maintain accurate digital forensics documentation, incident playbooks, and readiness rehearsal materials. Lead and execute tabletop exercises (TTEx) to test and improve incident response and forensic readiness. Perform network and endpoint investigations, including AV scans, incident remediation, and validation of security alerts. Collaborate with IM/DEx and Security Operations to enhance incident reporting, alerting, and notification services. Deputise for CERT responders during major incidents or third-party attacks, coordinating with national and international partners (e.g., NCPC). Develop and maintain enterprise security documentation, including policies, standards, baselines, and playbooks. Desirables: Identify root causes of security incidents and recommend sustainable mitigation strategies. Manage remediation and closure of security cases, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions. Develop and maintain threat scenarios to validate detection and response across SOC, EDR, SIEM, and XDR platforms. Translate threat intelligence into testable hypotheses and simulation exercises in collaboration with Threat Intelligence teams. Utilise adversarial emulation tools (Caldera, Atomic Red Team, AttackIQ, SCYTHE, Cobalt Strike, etc.) to replicate realistic attacker behaviours. Research and integrate emerging threats and TTPs into adversary emulation and validation methodologies. Produce detailed reporting and metrics on detection coverage, response performance, and control effectiveness. Support the wider IM/DEx team by validating new or updated controls against advanced threat simulations. Support SOC operations with investigation, alert triage, and implementation of lessons learned from adversarial validation and DFIR activities. Research and evaluate emerging security tools, technologies, and methodologies; provide gap analysis and recommendations to influence investment. Deliver metrics, dashboards, and reports demonstrating adversarial resilience and capability maturity. Contribute to small-to-medium cyber projects enhancing threat detection, emulation, and response maturity. What we're looking for from you: Demonstratable experience handling incidents, such as: Ransomware containment + remediation Business email compromise investigations Cloud account takeover Insider threat events Large-scale phishing attacks Leading incident response calls, advising leadership, and writing executive summaries Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bolton As a data engineer specialising in generative AI ; this role will see you working in a developing international and transversal structure. You will have the responsibility to evaluate, build and maintain data sets for internal customers whilst ensuring they can be maintained. Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: The MBDA IM GenAI delivery Office department is looking for an experienced data engineer able to evaluate design, deploy, improve and support MBDA data sets. You will ensure MBDA data pipelines are designed to be resilient, secure and responsive. You will use your data engineering expertise to collaborate with different internal customers regarding their data, ensuring they are optimised and secured for their needs. You will provide your knowledge in data management and data quality to guarantee compliance to MBDA data governance. A key part of this role is keeping up to date with new technology, where you will provide insight on our technology roadmap and deliver cutting edge solutions to our internal customers. What we're looking for from you: SQL technologies skills (e.g. MS SQL, Oracle ) noSQL technologies skills (e.g. MongoDB, InfluxDB, Neo4J ) Data exchange and processing skills (e.g. ETL, ESB, API ) Development (e.g. Python) skills Big data technologies knowledge (e.g. Hadoop stack) Knowledge in NLP (Natural Language Processing) Knowledge in OCR (Object Character Recognition) Knowledge in Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) would be advantageous Experience in containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker) would be advantageous Knowledge in the industrial and / or defence sector would be advantageous Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
Bolton As a data engineer specialising in generative AI ; this role will see you working in a developing international and transversal structure. You will have the responsibility to evaluate, build and maintain data sets for internal customers whilst ensuring they can be maintained. Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: The MBDA IM GenAI delivery Office department is looking for an experienced data engineer able to evaluate design, deploy, improve and support MBDA data sets. You will ensure MBDA data pipelines are designed to be resilient, secure and responsive. You will use your data engineering expertise to collaborate with different internal customers regarding their data, ensuring they are optimised and secured for their needs. You will provide your knowledge in data management and data quality to guarantee compliance to MBDA data governance. A key part of this role is keeping up to date with new technology, where you will provide insight on our technology roadmap and deliver cutting edge solutions to our internal customers. What we're looking for from you: SQL technologies skills (e.g. MS SQL, Oracle ) noSQL technologies skills (e.g. MongoDB, InfluxDB, Neo4J ) Data exchange and processing skills (e.g. ETL, ESB, API ) Development (e.g. Python) skills Big data technologies knowledge (e.g. Hadoop stack) Knowledge in NLP (Natural Language Processing) Knowledge in OCR (Object Character Recognition) Knowledge in Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) would be advantageous Experience in containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker) would be advantageous Knowledge in the industrial and / or defence sector would be advantageous Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
The Opportunity: A world leader in Missiles and Missile Systems, MBDA is a multi-national group, employing 18,000 employees across Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join our Customer Support & Services (CSS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers across two of our in-service Missile Systems. The ILS Managers role is to influence the system design and to design a support solution in order to ensure our ability to provide effective through-life support to our products upon entry to service. Salary:Up to £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days a week in the office Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements embedded within the Project Design Authority Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle, including concept, design, manufacture through to in service. The specific products for this role are in the manufacture phase, however as your career develops you would expect to move to different products in different phases of their life cycle. Developing a robust Through Life Support Policy Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards as required, including (but not limited to): S1000D (Technical Publications) S2000M (Material Management) S3000L (Logistics Support Analysis) S4000P (Preventive Maintenance) S5000F (In-Service Data Feedback) DefStan 00-600 Current MoD ILS standards Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning, support equipment development and design, training and technical documentation Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders Oversee delivery of the support equipment within the UK and internationally Support bid and proposal activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment Manage and mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team Ensure ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies are identified and managed effectively What we're looking for from you: Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector A broad-based engineering background, preferably degree level qualified or equivalent in a technical discipline, ideally with substantial knowledge and experience of Weapon System development or support. Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards and their practical application Experience working with UK MOD customers and defence primes (desirable) Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across an international environment Experience supporting bids and proposals Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple, sometimes conflicting, issues on a regular basis Ability to lead a team, carry out strategic planning of work, and ensuring commitments are always met Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
The Opportunity: A world leader in Missiles and Missile Systems, MBDA is a multi-national group, employing 18,000 employees across Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join our Customer Support & Services (CSS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers across two of our in-service Missile Systems. The ILS Managers role is to influence the system design and to design a support solution in order to ensure our ability to provide effective through-life support to our products upon entry to service. Salary:Up to £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days a week in the office Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements embedded within the Project Design Authority Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle, including concept, design, manufacture through to in service. The specific products for this role are in the manufacture phase, however as your career develops you would expect to move to different products in different phases of their life cycle. Developing a robust Through Life Support Policy Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards as required, including (but not limited to): S1000D (Technical Publications) S2000M (Material Management) S3000L (Logistics Support Analysis) S4000P (Preventive Maintenance) S5000F (In-Service Data Feedback) DefStan 00-600 Current MoD ILS standards Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning, support equipment development and design, training and technical documentation Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders Oversee delivery of the support equipment within the UK and internationally Support bid and proposal activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment Manage and mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team Ensure ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies are identified and managed effectively What we're looking for from you: Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector A broad-based engineering background, preferably degree level qualified or equivalent in a technical discipline, ideally with substantial knowledge and experience of Weapon System development or support. Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards and their practical application Experience working with UK MOD customers and defence primes (desirable) Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across an international environment Experience supporting bids and proposals Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple, sometimes conflicting, issues on a regular basis Ability to lead a team, carry out strategic planning of work, and ensuring commitments are always met Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An exciting opportunity for a passionate SOC Shift Lead to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £70,000, depending on experience+ Shift Premium Location: Stevenage Shift pattern: This role is on prem only. Shifts consisting of days (including early shift) and nights (including evening shift), with two working weekends per month and rest days, within an agreed team rota Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. This role will require SC Clearance and applicants will be required to undergo DV clearance if they do not already possess it. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen within the Cyber Security Operation Centre (SOC) to establish a new pivotal role that ensures operational excellence and team continuity across a 24x7 defence environment. The SOC Shift Lead will provide quality assurance & continuity working across three rotating teams of Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, providing live operational oversight, procedural assurance, and ongoing mentorship. This role ensures each analyst team is aligned with evolving cyber threat detection standards, works in sync with response and intelligence functions, and delivers consistent high-quality casework across shifts. This is a senior operational role that builds upon the responsibilities of a senior SOC Analyst, introducing additional duties in mentoring, knowledge dissemination, quality control, and SOC capability uplift. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. In addition to Senior SOC Analyst responsibilities (alert triage, threat detection, ticket response, and tooling operation), the SOC Shift Lead will provide: Shift Continuity & QA Operational assurance and standard enforcement across all active shifts. Review, assess, and QA analyst triage, case notes, and escalations. Ensure seamless shift handovers by maintaining clear communication protocols and supporting consistent documentation. Mentorship & Analyst Development Act as mentor for less experienced analysts, delivering just-in-time support and real-time knowledge sharing. Identify capability gaps within the shift team and report training needs to SOC management. Facilitate awareness of the latest threats, detection guidance, and tooling updates through briefings or job aids. Escalation & Communication Interface Serve as the first point of contact for non-critical escalations and queries within the shift team. Liaise with SOC Manager, CTI, and IR leads to clarify or communicate updated response requirements. Contribute to and support the alignment of ongoing SOC initiatives, project deliverables, and best practice dissemination. Feedback & Continuous Improvement Log procedural or workflow issues observed during shifts and propose improvements. Recommend updates to SOPs and playbooks based on frontline observations. Capture metrics on alert handling efficiency, response delays, and knowledge pain points The MBDA SOC Shift Lead reports to the SOC Manager. The MBDA SOC Shift Lead conducts a range of analysis and assists the incident response team with investigations that need to be escalated to an embedded MBDA member of staff. What we're looking for from you: A career background in Cyber Security. Security awareness and experience in all areas of IT, primarily Network Security, Infrastructure and the secondary area being Operating Systems & Applications. Ability to lead by example, enforce standards diplomatically, and foster a high-performing team culture. Prior experience in mentoring, peer coaching, or quality assurance within a SOC environment. Excellent written and verbal communication for coordination, escalation, and documentation purposes. Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a passionate SOC Shift Lead to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £70,000, depending on experience+ Shift Premium Location: Stevenage Shift pattern: This role is on prem only. Shifts consisting of days (including early shift) and nights (including evening shift), with two working weekends per month and rest days, within an agreed team rota Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. This role will require SC Clearance and applicants will be required to undergo DV clearance if they do not already possess it. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen within the Cyber Security Operation Centre (SOC) to establish a new pivotal role that ensures operational excellence and team continuity across a 24x7 defence environment. The SOC Shift Lead will provide quality assurance & continuity working across three rotating teams of Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, providing live operational oversight, procedural assurance, and ongoing mentorship. This role ensures each analyst team is aligned with evolving cyber threat detection standards, works in sync with response and intelligence functions, and delivers consistent high-quality casework across shifts. This is a senior operational role that builds upon the responsibilities of a senior SOC Analyst, introducing additional duties in mentoring, knowledge dissemination, quality control, and SOC capability uplift. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. In addition to Senior SOC Analyst responsibilities (alert triage, threat detection, ticket response, and tooling operation), the SOC Shift Lead will provide: Shift Continuity & QA Operational assurance and standard enforcement across all active shifts. Review, assess, and QA analyst triage, case notes, and escalations. Ensure seamless shift handovers by maintaining clear communication protocols and supporting consistent documentation. Mentorship & Analyst Development Act as mentor for less experienced analysts, delivering just-in-time support and real-time knowledge sharing. Identify capability gaps within the shift team and report training needs to SOC management. Facilitate awareness of the latest threats, detection guidance, and tooling updates through briefings or job aids. Escalation & Communication Interface Serve as the first point of contact for non-critical escalations and queries within the shift team. Liaise with SOC Manager, CTI, and IR leads to clarify or communicate updated response requirements. Contribute to and support the alignment of ongoing SOC initiatives, project deliverables, and best practice dissemination. Feedback & Continuous Improvement Log procedural or workflow issues observed during shifts and propose improvements. Recommend updates to SOPs and playbooks based on frontline observations. Capture metrics on alert handling efficiency, response delays, and knowledge pain points The MBDA SOC Shift Lead reports to the SOC Manager. The MBDA SOC Shift Lead conducts a range of analysis and assists the incident response team with investigations that need to be escalated to an embedded MBDA member of staff. What we're looking for from you: A career background in Cyber Security. Security awareness and experience in all areas of IT, primarily Network Security, Infrastructure and the secondary area being Operating Systems & Applications. Ability to lead by example, enforce standards diplomatically, and foster a high-performing team culture. Prior experience in mentoring, peer coaching, or quality assurance within a SOC environment. Excellent written and verbal communication for coordination, escalation, and documentation purposes. Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA! Salary: Circa £60,000-£75,000 Dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: This is a Group level role. It is a Senior position within the Digital Procurement team in the UK. We expect 2-3 days per week on-site minimum. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The Opportunity: Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA! Due to growth within the team, and more widely within MBDA itself, we have an exciting opportunity for two Group Category Managers to join our team. If you have skills in Digital Procurement, or are looking to move into a new role in this area, we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team! The candidates we would like to engage with are either: Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories: Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & manufacturing Software) Networks & Telecoms Cyber AI and / or High-Performance Computing Hardware Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services Data Centres & Storage Or: A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories We value the procurement skills that you will bring to the role and can offer you the opportunity to demonstrate your capability to act strategically: Developing in-depth market knowledge, building and developing category plans, assessing risks and market opportunities Creating short, medium and long-term procurement plans Mentoring our Buyers in order to deliver complex procurement projects Operating at Group level, collaborating as a business partner, achieving common goals Comfortable working in an international context across in a diverse cultural environment The Information Management Procurement Landscape: This is an exciting time to be at MBDA. Technology is key to our ability to deliver for our customers. MBDA is accelerating and transforming our digital landscape. You will be an integral partner within our Digital community, liaising with our Information Management and other internal stakeholders, and developing strategic approaches and relationships with the external market to meet our future technology needs. The Digital Procurement Team: Digital Procurement is an international team of c. 35 procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Bolton, Paris and Rome. We utilise best-in-class procurement methodologies and tools. You will complement a team with an excellent reputation for attracting and cultivating talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. There are few procurement roles that offer true international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly evolving company! Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS. MBDA does offer routes towards MCIPS qualification. What we're looking for from you: Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories: Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & Manufacturing Software) Networks & Telecoms Cyber AI and / or High-Performance Computing Hardware Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services Data Centres & Storage Or: A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
Bristol Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA! Salary: Circa £60,000-£75,000 Dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: This is a Group level role. It is a Senior position within the Digital Procurement team in the UK. We expect 2-3 days per week on-site minimum. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The Opportunity: Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA! Due to growth within the team, and more widely within MBDA itself, we have an exciting opportunity for two Group Category Managers to join our team. If you have skills in Digital Procurement, or are looking to move into a new role in this area, we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team! The candidates we would like to engage with are either: Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories: Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & manufacturing Software) Networks & Telecoms Cyber AI and / or High-Performance Computing Hardware Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services Data Centres & Storage Or: A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories We value the procurement skills that you will bring to the role and can offer you the opportunity to demonstrate your capability to act strategically: Developing in-depth market knowledge, building and developing category plans, assessing risks and market opportunities Creating short, medium and long-term procurement plans Mentoring our Buyers in order to deliver complex procurement projects Operating at Group level, collaborating as a business partner, achieving common goals Comfortable working in an international context across in a diverse cultural environment The Information Management Procurement Landscape: This is an exciting time to be at MBDA. Technology is key to our ability to deliver for our customers. MBDA is accelerating and transforming our digital landscape. You will be an integral partner within our Digital community, liaising with our Information Management and other internal stakeholders, and developing strategic approaches and relationships with the external market to meet our future technology needs. The Digital Procurement Team: Digital Procurement is an international team of c. 35 procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Bolton, Paris and Rome. We utilise best-in-class procurement methodologies and tools. You will complement a team with an excellent reputation for attracting and cultivating talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. There are few procurement roles that offer true international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly evolving company! Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS. MBDA does offer routes towards MCIPS qualification. What we're looking for from you: Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories: Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & Manufacturing Software) Networks & Telecoms Cyber AI and / or High-Performance Computing Hardware Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services Data Centres & Storage Or: A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Stevenage An exciting opportunity for an OT Cyber Security Engineer, you'll bring visibility and resilience to live operational environments - integrating manufacturing networks into cyber monitoring, protecting availability and safety, and turning complex OT systems into something the SOC and the business can confidentially defend. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. This role will require SC Clearance and applicants will be required to undergo DV clearance if they do not already possess it. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The opportunity: We have an opportunity within MBDA UK's Cyber Security function for an OT Cyber Security Engineer supporting the secure integration of OT control network and wider Operational Technology environments into central cyber monitoring and governance. This role is focussed on OT Asset visibility, technical integration, and safe data onboarding, ensuring MBDA maintains an authoritative, accurate understanding of its operational technology estate while protecting availability and safety. The OT Cyber Security Engineer will act as a hands-on technical contributor, working under the OT Cyber Security Lead, and collaborating closely with Networks, SOC Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Facilities Management, and Manufacturing Teams. OT Asset Visibility & Inventory Create, maintain and continuously improve and authoritative OT asset inventory covering PLCs, HMI's, SCADA systems, historians, and associate infrastructure. Identify asset ownership, criticality, and operational constraints. Ensure asset records support incident response, risk management, and audit requirements. OT Control Network Integration & Data Onboarding Support the onboarding of OT control networkenvironments into enterprise cyber monitoring. Liaise with Network Engineering and SOC Engineering teams to identify appropriate data sources and telemetry points. Validate that data collection is non-intrusive and production-safe. Technical Liaison Act as the OT technical interface between Cyber Security and operational stakeholders. Translate OT system behaviours and constraints into actionable security context. Support change activities related to connectivity and digital interfaces in OT environments. Operational Support. Provide OT asset context during cyber incidents and investigations. Support security assurance, testing and readiness activities as directed by the OT Cyber Security Lead. What we're looking for from you: Operational Technology / ICS knowledge Must be able to identify PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and historians, explain their function in the process and articulate operational and safety constraints when discussing security controls OT Networking & Segmentation Must be able to read and interpret OT network diagrams, understand segmentation and data flows, and explain where monitoring can be safely places without impacting availability (e.g. boundaries) Cyber Security Fundamentals in OT Contexts Must be able to apply cyber controls proportionately in OT environments, explaining trade-offs between confidentiality, integrity, availability and safety and challenge IT-centric controls Incident Response Support (OT) Must be able to provide rapid, accurate OT context during incidents, explain "do-not-touch" systems, and support triage decisions without acting as incident commander Asset Management & Visibility Must be able to build and maintain authoritative OT asset register, validate asset accuracy with service owners and keep records current following change or investigation activity. Desirable Certifications (one of, or equivalent): - GICSP (GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) - IEC 62443 Training / Cert - SANS ICS410 / ICS 515 Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
Stevenage An exciting opportunity for an OT Cyber Security Engineer, you'll bring visibility and resilience to live operational environments - integrating manufacturing networks into cyber monitoring, protecting availability and safety, and turning complex OT systems into something the SOC and the business can confidentially defend. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. This role will require SC Clearance and applicants will be required to undergo DV clearance if they do not already possess it. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The opportunity: We have an opportunity within MBDA UK's Cyber Security function for an OT Cyber Security Engineer supporting the secure integration of OT control network and wider Operational Technology environments into central cyber monitoring and governance. This role is focussed on OT Asset visibility, technical integration, and safe data onboarding, ensuring MBDA maintains an authoritative, accurate understanding of its operational technology estate while protecting availability and safety. The OT Cyber Security Engineer will act as a hands-on technical contributor, working under the OT Cyber Security Lead, and collaborating closely with Networks, SOC Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Facilities Management, and Manufacturing Teams. OT Asset Visibility & Inventory Create, maintain and continuously improve and authoritative OT asset inventory covering PLCs, HMI's, SCADA systems, historians, and associate infrastructure. Identify asset ownership, criticality, and operational constraints. Ensure asset records support incident response, risk management, and audit requirements. OT Control Network Integration & Data Onboarding Support the onboarding of OT control networkenvironments into enterprise cyber monitoring. Liaise with Network Engineering and SOC Engineering teams to identify appropriate data sources and telemetry points. Validate that data collection is non-intrusive and production-safe. Technical Liaison Act as the OT technical interface between Cyber Security and operational stakeholders. Translate OT system behaviours and constraints into actionable security context. Support change activities related to connectivity and digital interfaces in OT environments. Operational Support. Provide OT asset context during cyber incidents and investigations. Support security assurance, testing and readiness activities as directed by the OT Cyber Security Lead. What we're looking for from you: Operational Technology / ICS knowledge Must be able to identify PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and historians, explain their function in the process and articulate operational and safety constraints when discussing security controls OT Networking & Segmentation Must be able to read and interpret OT network diagrams, understand segmentation and data flows, and explain where monitoring can be safely places without impacting availability (e.g. boundaries) Cyber Security Fundamentals in OT Contexts Must be able to apply cyber controls proportionately in OT environments, explaining trade-offs between confidentiality, integrity, availability and safety and challenge IT-centric controls Incident Response Support (OT) Must be able to provide rapid, accurate OT context during incidents, explain "do-not-touch" systems, and support triage decisions without acting as incident commander Asset Management & Visibility Must be able to build and maintain authoritative OT asset register, validate asset accuracy with service owners and keep records current following change or investigation activity. Desirable Certifications (one of, or equivalent): - GICSP (GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) - IEC 62443 Training / Cert - SANS ICS410 / ICS 515 Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Change Management team as a Transformation Officer, working within Digital Excellence under the Technical Directorate. Salary: Circa £47,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Reporting to the UK Change Manager, you will work directly with the Change Management team to support the implementation of Change deliverables within a defined scope. The role is operational, with a primary focus on communication, engagement and governance activities. Working with the Change Manger, you will take ownership of key deliverables; and make decisions on the direction and implementation of communication and engagement activities. You will work with virtual teams to define, solution and deliver digital content, review documentation and offer creative solutions to new ways of working. The role requires a strong ability to collaborate with different teams, with a knowledge of / willingness to learn digital communication channels and engagement methods. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in business transformation, with a willingness to learn and evolve in role. The role focusses on communication and governance. It includes responsibility for the creation and publication of digital content for Change programmes and the team framework. This includes the creation and management of intranet pages through to news articles and newsletters and digital updates. You will be responsible for the coordination, administration and publication and be able to demonstrate: Communication & Engagement: Intranet / News Articles / Directorate Communications / Bulletins Loading and publishing content Gaining publishing approvals Organising content translations Requesting master document approvals Graphics and branding coordination Proof reading Coordinating content creation Communication distribution list administration Governance: Supporting the evolution of the Change Management Playbook and associated presentations and templates - layouts, proof reading, animation and administration Developing in role to support Change Programmes: Supporting employee engagement through forums, workshops and meetings Supporting a Change network to build support from engagement to adoption Supporting adoption by organising training, working with Programme and Change leads to define, solution and deliver training (in coordination with the L&D) Monitoring change management actions and measuring their effectiveness using appropriate indicators Supporting KPI definition and monitoring Supporting handover and sustainment activities What we're looking for from you: Passion and proactivity - driving consistency, timeliness and engagement Integrity and ownership - being organised and proactive with tasking Commitment and action - taking ownership and driving delivery Integrity and compliance - ensuring adherence to company brand guidelines, working alongside internal communications, branding and graphics teams Collaboration and team spirit - building trust with SMEs, business owners and content creators Inclusivity and accountability - ensuring governance, process and approvals are adhered to Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Change Management team as a Transformation Officer, working within Digital Excellence under the Technical Directorate. Salary: Circa £47,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Reporting to the UK Change Manager, you will work directly with the Change Management team to support the implementation of Change deliverables within a defined scope. The role is operational, with a primary focus on communication, engagement and governance activities. Working with the Change Manger, you will take ownership of key deliverables; and make decisions on the direction and implementation of communication and engagement activities. You will work with virtual teams to define, solution and deliver digital content, review documentation and offer creative solutions to new ways of working. The role requires a strong ability to collaborate with different teams, with a knowledge of / willingness to learn digital communication channels and engagement methods. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in business transformation, with a willingness to learn and evolve in role. The role focusses on communication and governance. It includes responsibility for the creation and publication of digital content for Change programmes and the team framework. This includes the creation and management of intranet pages through to news articles and newsletters and digital updates. You will be responsible for the coordination, administration and publication and be able to demonstrate: Communication & Engagement: Intranet / News Articles / Directorate Communications / Bulletins Loading and publishing content Gaining publishing approvals Organising content translations Requesting master document approvals Graphics and branding coordination Proof reading Coordinating content creation Communication distribution list administration Governance: Supporting the evolution of the Change Management Playbook and associated presentations and templates - layouts, proof reading, animation and administration Developing in role to support Change Programmes: Supporting employee engagement through forums, workshops and meetings Supporting a Change network to build support from engagement to adoption Supporting adoption by organising training, working with Programme and Change leads to define, solution and deliver training (in coordination with the L&D) Monitoring change management actions and measuring their effectiveness using appropriate indicators Supporting KPI definition and monitoring Supporting handover and sustainment activities What we're looking for from you: Passion and proactivity - driving consistency, timeliness and engagement Integrity and ownership - being organised and proactive with tasking Commitment and action - taking ownership and driving delivery Integrity and compliance - ensuring adherence to company brand guidelines, working alongside internal communications, branding and graphics teams Collaboration and team spirit - building trust with SMEs, business owners and content creators Inclusivity and accountability - ensuring governance, process and approvals are adhered to Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Product Assurance team as they provide professional quality support to the Manufacturing team in the UK across all NPI Programs. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Minimum 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The Opportunity: You will provide an independent visibility and assurance that manufacturing and related processes are correctly applied across all NPI Programs. You will provide support and advice on all aspects of quality within New Product Introduction. You will provide support in the identification and implementation of sustainable process improvements to existing methods and processes. You will support Manufacturing in the identification and reduction of project risk or problem areas / issues associated with process application, process effectiveness or compliance across all NPI programs. Reporting to the Product Assurance Manager, responsibilities include the following activities: Provision of professional support and advice on all aspects of quality within NPI Manufacturing UK; apply quality expertise to critical business issues to support business excellence, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Provision of quality assurance assistance to NPI Manufacturing UK in support of manufacturing excellence including development and delivery of quality awareness and other process and quality-related training. Supporting Manufacturing UK on all NPI programmes to achieve cost, time and quality targets. Assessing and controlling the product assurance quality processes and the resulting outputs. Assuring to and implemented in Company production programmes, and providing the appropriate level of support to improve the effectivity of processes used by the Company Business Management System is correctly tailored within NPI Confirm through a programme of Independent assessments and audits that processes and quality requirements are being successfully implemented, applied, and improved. Provide reports to Management that identifies the outcome of audits and issues. Monitor and facilitate the progression of any improvements from audit activities and the timely closure of identified issues. Maintaining strong links with Quality Assurance colleagues across MBDA (UK and Overseas) to enable the dissemination and achievement of Quality Objectives within NPI Manufacturing UK. Work with Product Assurance Managers and other functions to define appropriate risk reduction strategies/action plans Provide advice and help in the use of SAP as the non-conformance management tool and identify SAP improvement with respect to the Quality Module. Facilitation and/or support to various levels of Non-Conformance Review Panels Analysis of non-conformance defect data and acting on this data to undertake problem solving investigations identifying defect root cause and corrective action implementation. Assure compliance to the company BMS requirements within NPI manufacturing Support DFMEAs giving a manufacturing perspective, driving producibility. Facilitate PFMEAs for NPI products, ensuring they are suitably reviewed and kept topical throughout the NPI process Assuring early adoption and compliance to the Industrial Validation BMS Supporting lessons learnt activities and facilitating the outcomes of these into future programs of work Support the creation and update of Manufacturing Proposals by providing appropriate data and lesson learnt. Ensuring these are then appropriately captured within the Manufacturing Requirements Support and provide appropriate input to Design and PG Reviews What are the benefits for you? Working in a high technology environment ranging from the manufacture of CCA assemblies through to live build of weapon systems, your broad range of skill and expertise will be called upon to support quality and process improvement initiatives as we drive to maintain our reputation as a leading manufacturer of guided weapon systems Become a member of a well-established and value added team within a world leading Defence business, directly supporting the delivery of assured, complex weapons systems to both internal and external customers. Opportunities to develop personal, profession and behavioural skills to enable future further progression with the function and business What we're looking for from you: Ideally qualified to minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject. Quality professional, experienced in process-based integrated management systems & business improvement in an engineering / manufacturing environment. Experience using both risk management and practical problem solving tools e.g. 8D, 5Y, PFMEA etc. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) Quality Auditing experience required Knowledge and experience of EN/AS9100 Excellent interpersonal skills Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives Capability to identify sustainable business improvements & ensure effective implementation Recognise and understand internal and external customer requirements, and respond to them Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them Understanding of AS9145 APQP/PPAP - Desirable Understanding of AS9102 -First Article Inspection Requirements Position is based in Stevenage, but will require regular support to Manufacturing at other MBDA sites, including Bolton and Henlow. Travel (both UK and international) will be required. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Product Assurance team as they provide professional quality support to the Manufacturing team in the UK across all NPI Programs. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Minimum 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The Opportunity: You will provide an independent visibility and assurance that manufacturing and related processes are correctly applied across all NPI Programs. You will provide support and advice on all aspects of quality within New Product Introduction. You will provide support in the identification and implementation of sustainable process improvements to existing methods and processes. You will support Manufacturing in the identification and reduction of project risk or problem areas / issues associated with process application, process effectiveness or compliance across all NPI programs. Reporting to the Product Assurance Manager, responsibilities include the following activities: Provision of professional support and advice on all aspects of quality within NPI Manufacturing UK; apply quality expertise to critical business issues to support business excellence, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Provision of quality assurance assistance to NPI Manufacturing UK in support of manufacturing excellence including development and delivery of quality awareness and other process and quality-related training. Supporting Manufacturing UK on all NPI programmes to achieve cost, time and quality targets. Assessing and controlling the product assurance quality processes and the resulting outputs. Assuring to and implemented in Company production programmes, and providing the appropriate level of support to improve the effectivity of processes used by the Company Business Management System is correctly tailored within NPI Confirm through a programme of Independent assessments and audits that processes and quality requirements are being successfully implemented, applied, and improved. Provide reports to Management that identifies the outcome of audits and issues. Monitor and facilitate the progression of any improvements from audit activities and the timely closure of identified issues. Maintaining strong links with Quality Assurance colleagues across MBDA (UK and Overseas) to enable the dissemination and achievement of Quality Objectives within NPI Manufacturing UK. Work with Product Assurance Managers and other functions to define appropriate risk reduction strategies/action plans Provide advice and help in the use of SAP as the non-conformance management tool and identify SAP improvement with respect to the Quality Module. Facilitation and/or support to various levels of Non-Conformance Review Panels Analysis of non-conformance defect data and acting on this data to undertake problem solving investigations identifying defect root cause and corrective action implementation. Assure compliance to the company BMS requirements within NPI manufacturing Support DFMEAs giving a manufacturing perspective, driving producibility. Facilitate PFMEAs for NPI products, ensuring they are suitably reviewed and kept topical throughout the NPI process Assuring early adoption and compliance to the Industrial Validation BMS Supporting lessons learnt activities and facilitating the outcomes of these into future programs of work Support the creation and update of Manufacturing Proposals by providing appropriate data and lesson learnt. Ensuring these are then appropriately captured within the Manufacturing Requirements Support and provide appropriate input to Design and PG Reviews What are the benefits for you? Working in a high technology environment ranging from the manufacture of CCA assemblies through to live build of weapon systems, your broad range of skill and expertise will be called upon to support quality and process improvement initiatives as we drive to maintain our reputation as a leading manufacturer of guided weapon systems Become a member of a well-established and value added team within a world leading Defence business, directly supporting the delivery of assured, complex weapons systems to both internal and external customers. Opportunities to develop personal, profession and behavioural skills to enable future further progression with the function and business What we're looking for from you: Ideally qualified to minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject. Quality professional, experienced in process-based integrated management systems & business improvement in an engineering / manufacturing environment. Experience using both risk management and practical problem solving tools e.g. 8D, 5Y, PFMEA etc. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) Quality Auditing experience required Knowledge and experience of EN/AS9100 Excellent interpersonal skills Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives Capability to identify sustainable business improvements & ensure effective implementation Recognise and understand internal and external customer requirements, and respond to them Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them Understanding of AS9145 APQP/PPAP - Desirable Understanding of AS9102 -First Article Inspection Requirements Position is based in Stevenage, but will require regular support to Manufacturing at other MBDA sites, including Bolton and Henlow. Travel (both UK and international) will be required. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bolton An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities Possible Relocation Available The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA. What we're looking for from you: ILS Experience essential A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models Understanding of predictive logistics models Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
Bolton An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities Possible Relocation Available The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA. What we're looking for from you: ILS Experience essential A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models Understanding of predictive logistics models Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principle Product Assurance Engineer to join the Quality Assurance team in Bolton, providing support to the Manufacturing teams. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Facilitating practical problem solving activities, determining root causes and the effective implementation of robust corrective actions using the relevant quality tools Carrying out of process audits, issuing non-conformances and facilitating root cause and corrective actions Frontline provision of non-conformance management supporting the manufacturing functions, including the administration of non-conformities and containment activities Collation and analysis of non-conformance data through the business tool, Google NLP, highlighting any adverse trends and risks to the business and highlighting opportunities for improvement. Managing customer concerns and escapes, dealing with Inter company facilities across Europe including France, Italy and Germany and external customers Managing inscapes between business units within manufacturing Interface with the programmes quality representative and the wider quality teams, sharing data packs and progression of non-conformities and improvements Approval of FAI's, C of C's and other product related documents where required Supporting the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing, verifying PFMEA's, Risk register actions and supporting Industrial Validation activities What we're looking for from you: Able to demonstrate relevant work experience ideally backed up with qualifications Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvements Electrical / electrical test experience would be an advantage Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business Strong practical problem solving skills being able to lead and facilitate activities leading to improvements Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principle Product Assurance Engineer to join the Quality Assurance team in Bolton, providing support to the Manufacturing teams. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Facilitating practical problem solving activities, determining root causes and the effective implementation of robust corrective actions using the relevant quality tools Carrying out of process audits, issuing non-conformances and facilitating root cause and corrective actions Frontline provision of non-conformance management supporting the manufacturing functions, including the administration of non-conformities and containment activities Collation and analysis of non-conformance data through the business tool, Google NLP, highlighting any adverse trends and risks to the business and highlighting opportunities for improvement. Managing customer concerns and escapes, dealing with Inter company facilities across Europe including France, Italy and Germany and external customers Managing inscapes between business units within manufacturing Interface with the programmes quality representative and the wider quality teams, sharing data packs and progression of non-conformities and improvements Approval of FAI's, C of C's and other product related documents where required Supporting the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing, verifying PFMEA's, Risk register actions and supporting Industrial Validation activities What we're looking for from you: Able to demonstrate relevant work experience ideally backed up with qualifications Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvements Electrical / electrical test experience would be an advantage Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business Strong practical problem solving skills being able to lead and facilitate activities leading to improvements Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
A great opportunity has arisen to join the Customer Support & Services Quality Assurance organisation as a Quality Assurance Engineer supporting delivered products in service within our customer community. As a key function within the product support team, your skills and input will be required to identify and resolve a wide variety of quality topics. Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. The opportunity: The role will require you to network with and gain visibility of a large variety of MBDA's functions and in service support activities across different sites, working in a customer facing environment, with a dynamic and experienced Product Support Team. An excellent opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer to further develop their career. Engineers without quality experience will be considered for development within the role. Expected tasks will include the following: Manage product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance process. Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and ascertain root cause and implement corrective actions. Review, develop, implement and maintain Project Quality planning documentation. Ensure compliance to Business Management System procedures is maintained. Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues to reduce risk and increase customer satisfaction. Participate in process improvement activities. Interact with supply chain on non-conformances and corrective actions. What we're looking for from you: Engineer with an experience or familiarity of quality management systems, techniques and processes. Practical knowledge of non-conformance management process and SAP business tool. Ideally HNC/HND level qualification with experience within Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with customers and internal teams - an ability to influence change. Experience of working within a project environment and able to operate effectively as part of project team. Ability to identify risks and critical issues and drive forward suitable mitigation solutions with the aim of reducing rework and increasing Customer satisfaction. Ability to understand and respect cultural differences Ability to manage deadlines with an attention to detail. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
A great opportunity has arisen to join the Customer Support & Services Quality Assurance organisation as a Quality Assurance Engineer supporting delivered products in service within our customer community. As a key function within the product support team, your skills and input will be required to identify and resolve a wide variety of quality topics. Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. The opportunity: The role will require you to network with and gain visibility of a large variety of MBDA's functions and in service support activities across different sites, working in a customer facing environment, with a dynamic and experienced Product Support Team. An excellent opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer to further develop their career. Engineers without quality experience will be considered for development within the role. Expected tasks will include the following: Manage product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance process. Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and ascertain root cause and implement corrective actions. Review, develop, implement and maintain Project Quality planning documentation. Ensure compliance to Business Management System procedures is maintained. Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues to reduce risk and increase customer satisfaction. Participate in process improvement activities. Interact with supply chain on non-conformances and corrective actions. What we're looking for from you: Engineer with an experience or familiarity of quality management systems, techniques and processes. Practical knowledge of non-conformance management process and SAP business tool. Ideally HNC/HND level qualification with experience within Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with customers and internal teams - an ability to influence change. Experience of working within a project environment and able to operate effectively as part of project team. Ability to identify risks and critical issues and drive forward suitable mitigation solutions with the aim of reducing rework and increasing Customer satisfaction. Ability to understand and respect cultural differences Ability to manage deadlines with an attention to detail. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Quality Assurance team in Bolton, providing support to both the Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams. Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity? Are you a Quality professional with a passion for problem solving? Working with our Manufacturing & Supply Chain teams you will lead the Quality Assurance activities on one of our complex Weapon System production lines, thereby supporting delivery of UK strategic defence needs. Co-ordinate delivery of the Quality Assurance activities across the Manufacturing Business Units to reduce production programme quality risks. Timely resolution of production line issues, by leading multi-functional teams through application of industry standard problem solving tools and techniques. Lead delivery of assurance activities associated with industrialisation of our production lines. Identify and mitigate production risks through implementation of PFMEA's, Control Plans, Special Process validation, etc. Lead Project Manufacturing Non-Conformance Panels, escalating critical issues to senior management. Ensure implementation of any Project specific non-conformance processes within manufacturing. Conduct non-conformance data analysis to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement. Primary interface to Customer for project contractual deliverables out of our Bolton production facility. Additional role responsibilities: Support the Project team in developing cost effective project planning to assist in on time delivery of all contractual deliverables, whilst meeting MBDA policy and process. Collaborate with the engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise the manufacturing processes. Support the delivery of Product Life Cycle Gate reviews, providing assurance of deliverables and ensuring timely closure of actions. Provide Quality reporting into Project, Manufacturing and Functional Programme Reviews. Drive the Quality culture within the Manufacturing domain to ensure continuous improvement and delivery of the quality strategy and risk assessments. Certify and release product to our customer in accordance with the contractual requirements. What we're looking for from you: Preferably degree educated, or substantial experience in Quality Management Practitioner of current QA problem solving methods (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) Excellent interpersonal skills are essential and able to influence others in a collaborative way. Highly self-motivated, and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks. Position is based at our Bolton site, but will require provision of support at our other MBDA sites. Some travel (both UK and international) maybe required. What's in it for you? The role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a high technology environment ranging from the manufacture of CCA assemblies through to live build of Weapon Systems. What's great about the team? Join a collaborative and supportive team who work together to contribute to a shared ambition to deliver for our Armed Forces and preserve the company's reputation as the leading provider of Missile and Weapon Systems. Achieve all this while maintaining your work/life balance Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Quality Assurance team in Bolton, providing support to both the Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams. Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity? Are you a Quality professional with a passion for problem solving? Working with our Manufacturing & Supply Chain teams you will lead the Quality Assurance activities on one of our complex Weapon System production lines, thereby supporting delivery of UK strategic defence needs. Co-ordinate delivery of the Quality Assurance activities across the Manufacturing Business Units to reduce production programme quality risks. Timely resolution of production line issues, by leading multi-functional teams through application of industry standard problem solving tools and techniques. Lead delivery of assurance activities associated with industrialisation of our production lines. Identify and mitigate production risks through implementation of PFMEA's, Control Plans, Special Process validation, etc. Lead Project Manufacturing Non-Conformance Panels, escalating critical issues to senior management. Ensure implementation of any Project specific non-conformance processes within manufacturing. Conduct non-conformance data analysis to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement. Primary interface to Customer for project contractual deliverables out of our Bolton production facility. Additional role responsibilities: Support the Project team in developing cost effective project planning to assist in on time delivery of all contractual deliverables, whilst meeting MBDA policy and process. Collaborate with the engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise the manufacturing processes. Support the delivery of Product Life Cycle Gate reviews, providing assurance of deliverables and ensuring timely closure of actions. Provide Quality reporting into Project, Manufacturing and Functional Programme Reviews. Drive the Quality culture within the Manufacturing domain to ensure continuous improvement and delivery of the quality strategy and risk assessments. Certify and release product to our customer in accordance with the contractual requirements. What we're looking for from you: Preferably degree educated, or substantial experience in Quality Management Practitioner of current QA problem solving methods (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) Excellent interpersonal skills are essential and able to influence others in a collaborative way. Highly self-motivated, and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks. Position is based at our Bolton site, but will require provision of support at our other MBDA sites. Some travel (both UK and international) maybe required. What's in it for you? The role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a high technology environment ranging from the manufacture of CCA assemblies through to live build of Weapon Systems. What's great about the team? Join a collaborative and supportive team who work together to contribute to a shared ambition to deliver for our Armed Forces and preserve the company's reputation as the leading provider of Missile and Weapon Systems. Achieve all this while maintaining your work/life balance Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bolton This is a fantastic opportunity within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team to deliver Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to the Digital Excellence team in the UK. The opportunity is to embed yourself within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team, a Domain of c. 30 people across the UK, France and Italy, covering key spend areas such as software (SaaS, Engineering & Manufacturing, Enterprise), Hardware, Services, Networks and Cyber. Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: This team forms part of a wider international Indirect Procurement team of c. 80 people. The UK Supplier n Relationship Manager in Digital Services and Solutions Procurement will be a trusted member of the management team and will be entrusted to focus on SRM delivery across this critical Domain, enabling and developing key supplier/stakeholder relationships and contracts. Our supply partners range from critical locally based service providers to international European or US software providers. The UK Supplier Relationship Manager will work closely with the Group Supplier Relationship Manager and manage the over-arching strategy for SRM with key target vendor and contract relationships, setting ownership, and developing key relationships in the UK. The successful candidate will communicate across wider Indirect Procurement to co-operate internationally, and help up-skill and empower our teams. What we're looking for from you: Senior procurement experience / SRM professional, MCIPS qualified or studying for MCIPS, with extensive experience of dealing with senior internal and external collaborators to board level. Able to lead and influence SRM strategies in differing contexts and services, preferably IT. Knowledge required of contracts and contract law, able to develop and draft SRM schedules, SLAs and critical metrics or performance schedules. Able to apply and carry out contract terms. Able to handle and develop contracts over the contract lifecycle ready for renewal or competition. Excellent written and communicating skills - able to lead independently and make recommendations on strategy. Excellent soft skills and emotional intelligence. A great teammate - ready to champion and mentor our teams, ensuring suppliers and stakeholders are positively engaged, seeking positive outcomes. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
Bolton This is a fantastic opportunity within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team to deliver Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to the Digital Excellence team in the UK. The opportunity is to embed yourself within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team, a Domain of c. 30 people across the UK, France and Italy, covering key spend areas such as software (SaaS, Engineering & Manufacturing, Enterprise), Hardware, Services, Networks and Cyber. Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: This team forms part of a wider international Indirect Procurement team of c. 80 people. The UK Supplier n Relationship Manager in Digital Services and Solutions Procurement will be a trusted member of the management team and will be entrusted to focus on SRM delivery across this critical Domain, enabling and developing key supplier/stakeholder relationships and contracts. Our supply partners range from critical locally based service providers to international European or US software providers. The UK Supplier Relationship Manager will work closely with the Group Supplier Relationship Manager and manage the over-arching strategy for SRM with key target vendor and contract relationships, setting ownership, and developing key relationships in the UK. The successful candidate will communicate across wider Indirect Procurement to co-operate internationally, and help up-skill and empower our teams. What we're looking for from you: Senior procurement experience / SRM professional, MCIPS qualified or studying for MCIPS, with extensive experience of dealing with senior internal and external collaborators to board level. Able to lead and influence SRM strategies in differing contexts and services, preferably IT. Knowledge required of contracts and contract law, able to develop and draft SRM schedules, SLAs and critical metrics or performance schedules. Able to apply and carry out contract terms. Able to handle and develop contracts over the contract lifecycle ready for renewal or competition. Excellent written and communicating skills - able to lead independently and make recommendations on strategy. Excellent soft skills and emotional intelligence. A great teammate - ready to champion and mentor our teams, ensuring suppliers and stakeholders are positively engaged, seeking positive outcomes. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An amazing opportunity has arisen due to the Ramp up of MBDA deliveries for a Supply Chain Manager/ Supplier Development manager to join ISP in the Sub-Assemblies team. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen due to the Ramp up of MBDA deliveries for a Supply Chain Manager/ Supplier Development manager to join ISP in the Sub-Assemblies team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in MBDA UK in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. What we're looking for from you: Ideally a degree calibre Supply Chain professional with experience of international working in high technology companies. Experience of supply chain management/ Supplier Development Manager in the Aerospace, Defence or Manufacturing environments with high exposure to machining including capacity and capabilities in the machining and aerospace surface treatments environment. A proven ability to: Demonstrate ability to improve Supplier Performance (Delivery and Quality)using appropriate tools and lean methodologies Capable of carrying out capacity audits which will identify key bottlenecks, yield, resources and sub-tier mapping activities to form an industrial view of supplier Managing a portfolio of suppliers on a day to day basis and reporting into designated project the performance and manage supply chain risks to closure Assess supply chain and suppliers capability to meet MBDA delivery profile for both current state vs Future state Competent in creating/ validating process flows and lead time analysis Hold excellent problem solving skills and understanding of techniques such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) to develop and implement root cause analysis and improvement plans within Supply Chain Identify, Escalate and mitigate potential Supply Chain Risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans Conducting analysis and providing/delivering executive summaries Additionally you may be responsible/ assist in department supply chain excellence improvements Interested? Click Apply Now! Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
An amazing opportunity has arisen due to the Ramp up of MBDA deliveries for a Supply Chain Manager/ Supplier Development manager to join ISP in the Sub-Assemblies team. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: An opportunity has arisen due to the Ramp up of MBDA deliveries for a Supply Chain Manager/ Supplier Development manager to join ISP in the Sub-Assemblies team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in MBDA UK in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. What we're looking for from you: Ideally a degree calibre Supply Chain professional with experience of international working in high technology companies. Experience of supply chain management/ Supplier Development Manager in the Aerospace, Defence or Manufacturing environments with high exposure to machining including capacity and capabilities in the machining and aerospace surface treatments environment. A proven ability to: Demonstrate ability to improve Supplier Performance (Delivery and Quality)using appropriate tools and lean methodologies Capable of carrying out capacity audits which will identify key bottlenecks, yield, resources and sub-tier mapping activities to form an industrial view of supplier Managing a portfolio of suppliers on a day to day basis and reporting into designated project the performance and manage supply chain risks to closure Assess supply chain and suppliers capability to meet MBDA delivery profile for both current state vs Future state Competent in creating/ validating process flows and lead time analysis Hold excellent problem solving skills and understanding of techniques such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) to develop and implement root cause analysis and improvement plans within Supply Chain Identify, Escalate and mitigate potential Supply Chain Risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans Conducting analysis and providing/delivering executive summaries Additionally you may be responsible/ assist in department supply chain excellence improvements Interested? Click Apply Now! Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team, focusing on New Product Introduction (NPI) across our UK & international Supply Chain. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: As a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll have the ability to further develop as a quality professional, utilising experience by deploying the latest quality tools and techniques internationally, ensuring future continuity in supply chain. You will be a key interface for the applicable suppliers supporting the programme from a Quality perspective. The role will involve developing and implementing the supplier Quality strategy, establishing and maintaining the supplier Quality requirements and assuring the evolution of the supplier's product and processes. This will also include international travel, conducting proactive supplier Quality surveillance throughout the full lifecycle of the programme. In addition, supporting the identification and reduction of project risk or problem areas / issues associated with process application, process effectiveness and compliance across the applicable supply chain. You'll become a member of a well-established and value added team within a world leading Defence business, directly supporting the delivery of assured, complex weapons systems to both internal and external customers. Opportunities to develop personal, professional and behavioural skills to enable future further progression with the function and business What we're looking for from you: Engineer including supply chain or manufacturing experience (Ideally defence, automotive or aerospace experience) Quality professional, experienced in process-based integrated management systems & business improvement within engineering / manufacturing / supply chain environments Strong NPI & Product development experience APQP / PPAP or similar experience utilising product development frameworks Ability to review and influence DFMEA / PFMEA Understanding of product validation lifecycles Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance Familiarity with change control processes Experienced in Supplier Quality tools & processes Experience of quality management systems, techniques and processes Demonstrates Supplier Quality Management skills Demonstrates strong cross functional and soft skills Comfortable with travel to supplier sites Special Process knowledge Experience in First Article Inspection Requirements - AS9102 Knowledge of key external standards - EN/AS9100 Experienced in Quality Tools & Techniques (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen). Strong experience in non-conformance management & leadership of Quality investigations Ability to work in a team environment Excellent interpersonal skills Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them Ideally qualified as a minimum to HND or HNC Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team, focusing on New Product Introduction (NPI) across our UK & international Supply Chain. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: As a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll have the ability to further develop as a quality professional, utilising experience by deploying the latest quality tools and techniques internationally, ensuring future continuity in supply chain. You will be a key interface for the applicable suppliers supporting the programme from a Quality perspective. The role will involve developing and implementing the supplier Quality strategy, establishing and maintaining the supplier Quality requirements and assuring the evolution of the supplier's product and processes. This will also include international travel, conducting proactive supplier Quality surveillance throughout the full lifecycle of the programme. In addition, supporting the identification and reduction of project risk or problem areas / issues associated with process application, process effectiveness and compliance across the applicable supply chain. You'll become a member of a well-established and value added team within a world leading Defence business, directly supporting the delivery of assured, complex weapons systems to both internal and external customers. Opportunities to develop personal, professional and behavioural skills to enable future further progression with the function and business What we're looking for from you: Engineer including supply chain or manufacturing experience (Ideally defence, automotive or aerospace experience) Quality professional, experienced in process-based integrated management systems & business improvement within engineering / manufacturing / supply chain environments Strong NPI & Product development experience APQP / PPAP or similar experience utilising product development frameworks Ability to review and influence DFMEA / PFMEA Understanding of product validation lifecycles Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance Familiarity with change control processes Experienced in Supplier Quality tools & processes Experience of quality management systems, techniques and processes Demonstrates Supplier Quality Management skills Demonstrates strong cross functional and soft skills Comfortable with travel to supplier sites Special Process knowledge Experience in First Article Inspection Requirements - AS9102 Knowledge of key external standards - EN/AS9100 Experienced in Quality Tools & Techniques (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen). Strong experience in non-conformance management & leadership of Quality investigations Ability to work in a team environment Excellent interpersonal skills Good planning and organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation Recognise and understand regulatory and certification requirements, and respond to them Ideally qualified as a minimum to HND or HNC Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Come and join our UK Sites and Professional Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management and Professional Services spend across the Group. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with experience in some or all of the following categories: Facilities Management, Logistics & Warehousing including international logistics (freight forwarding and charter) and looking for a new role? Are you a looking to be involved in unique business looking to increase in scale across all sites? Are you looking to expand your existing knowledge and skills? Are you looking to work flexibly and dynamically with a role that better suits your lifestyle but gives you a professional challenge? Come and join our UK Sites and Professional Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management and Professional Services spend across the Group. Here at MBDA we're making significant infrastructure investment across all our UK sites to support company growth over the coming years with multiple new buildings, building upgrades and refurbishments and all the services to support the larger footprint. You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK, develop our procurement pipeline working with the FM department, champion the right relationships with our stakeholders (both internal and external) and Contractors and deliver the right procurement outcomes for MBDA. This role is one where you will run and build competitions for the UK with the opportunity to expand to other countries by leading transversal teams to deliver on MBDA requirements. Your role would sit within "UK Site Services Domain", which consists of a number of procurement professionals at various levels with a great career development opportunities, based in Stevenage and Bolton. This Domain leads all aspects of Facilities Management, International Facilities (new facilities overseas), consulting, engineering services, temporary worker requirements, external HR requirement and L&D. It is part of a wider international Indirect team across France and Italy. Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises procurement standard process. We have an excellent reputation for attracting and nurturing talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role unique in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate. There are few procurement roles that offer such a dynamic and flexible working pattern, across a large number of exciting projects and spend portfolio the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company. Provide support to the FM & Construction procurement strategy with duties consisting but not limited too: Working with and guiding stakeholders on procurement process and strategy Running & supporting Competitive Tender Events via the Ivalua e-procurement tool Build Request For Proposal tender packs from MBDA and industry standard templates Planning Tender Programmes with internal stakeholders and external consultants Sourcing exercises Identify savings opportunities, capture & record Savings achieved via sourcing events Produce and present Procurement Gate Reviews to ensure MBDA Indirect Procurement Process is adhered to. Lead negotiations with suppliers to optimise cost, delivery and quality of services and products Understand and be able to initially negotiate contract clauses. Build strong relationships with supplier in order to meet Internal Customer requirements effectively Build strong relationships with UK FM, Security, SHE (Safety), and International Facilities teams in order to support their requirements and needs Actively support functional excellence programmes, identifying areas for improvement where new processes may be required What we're looking for from you: Someone who understands any aspect of FM and construction procurement, Contract negotiation and utilisation. Significant practical experience, vocational or academic qualifications Strong team and communication skills Good written, verbal and presentation skills Good negotiation skills Proactive approach / self-starter and able to work under pressure and independently and as a team player Good organisational, planning and admin skills Pragmatic approach to problems & issues Good commercial experience of contract terms of FM and other service contracts. Knowledge of cost make-up and pricing is desirable but not essential Experience is international freight forwarding (including charter flights) is desirable but not essential Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
Come and join our UK Sites and Professional Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management and Professional Services spend across the Group. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with experience in some or all of the following categories: Facilities Management, Logistics & Warehousing including international logistics (freight forwarding and charter) and looking for a new role? Are you a looking to be involved in unique business looking to increase in scale across all sites? Are you looking to expand your existing knowledge and skills? Are you looking to work flexibly and dynamically with a role that better suits your lifestyle but gives you a professional challenge? Come and join our UK Sites and Professional Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management and Professional Services spend across the Group. Here at MBDA we're making significant infrastructure investment across all our UK sites to support company growth over the coming years with multiple new buildings, building upgrades and refurbishments and all the services to support the larger footprint. You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK, develop our procurement pipeline working with the FM department, champion the right relationships with our stakeholders (both internal and external) and Contractors and deliver the right procurement outcomes for MBDA. This role is one where you will run and build competitions for the UK with the opportunity to expand to other countries by leading transversal teams to deliver on MBDA requirements. Your role would sit within "UK Site Services Domain", which consists of a number of procurement professionals at various levels with a great career development opportunities, based in Stevenage and Bolton. This Domain leads all aspects of Facilities Management, International Facilities (new facilities overseas), consulting, engineering services, temporary worker requirements, external HR requirement and L&D. It is part of a wider international Indirect team across France and Italy. Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises procurement standard process. We have an excellent reputation for attracting and nurturing talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role unique in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate. There are few procurement roles that offer such a dynamic and flexible working pattern, across a large number of exciting projects and spend portfolio the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company. Provide support to the FM & Construction procurement strategy with duties consisting but not limited too: Working with and guiding stakeholders on procurement process and strategy Running & supporting Competitive Tender Events via the Ivalua e-procurement tool Build Request For Proposal tender packs from MBDA and industry standard templates Planning Tender Programmes with internal stakeholders and external consultants Sourcing exercises Identify savings opportunities, capture & record Savings achieved via sourcing events Produce and present Procurement Gate Reviews to ensure MBDA Indirect Procurement Process is adhered to. Lead negotiations with suppliers to optimise cost, delivery and quality of services and products Understand and be able to initially negotiate contract clauses. Build strong relationships with supplier in order to meet Internal Customer requirements effectively Build strong relationships with UK FM, Security, SHE (Safety), and International Facilities teams in order to support their requirements and needs Actively support functional excellence programmes, identifying areas for improvement where new processes may be required What we're looking for from you: Someone who understands any aspect of FM and construction procurement, Contract negotiation and utilisation. Significant practical experience, vocational or academic qualifications Strong team and communication skills Good written, verbal and presentation skills Good negotiation skills Proactive approach / self-starter and able to work under pressure and independently and as a team player Good organisational, planning and admin skills Pragmatic approach to problems & issues Good commercial experience of contract terms of FM and other service contracts. Knowledge of cost make-up and pricing is desirable but not essential Experience is international freight forwarding (including charter flights) is desirable but not essential Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from our more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality.This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management. It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking. Candidates will be able to demonstrate: A technical degree (ideally in Electronics) Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel. Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from our more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality.This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management. It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking. Candidates will be able to demonstrate: A technical degree (ideally in Electronics) Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel. Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol Are you a Buyer looking for a Lead Buyer role or Lead Buyer looking for an international role? Are you looking to expand your existing knowledge and skills and want to work flexibly and dynamically in a role that better suits your lifestyle but gives you a professional challenge? Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Come and join our Digital Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of IT and software spend across the Group. This includes Enterprise Software, SaaS and Software Services, Engineering & Manufacturing Software, Networks, Telecoms, Hardware, Printing, Cyber Security, AI, Cloud and outsourced Services such as Front & Back Office, Application Maintenance etc. The team is transversal, giving you the opportunity to specialise in one area, or to develop into new ones to broaden your knowledge. If you have skills in any one of these areas, or are have skills in Indirect Procurement and are looking to develop into Digital procurement, then we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team! You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK or at Group level, develop our procurement pipeline working with Group Category Managers, champion the right relationships with our partners and suppliers, and deliver the right procurement outcomes for MBDA. This role is one where you can run and build competitions both in the U.K. and contribute in a truly international context. Your role would sit within "Group Digital Services Domain", which consists of c. thirty five procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Rome and Paris. It is part of a wider international Indirect team of c. 85 people. Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises best-in-class procurement tools and processes. We have an excellent reputation for attracting and nurturing talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role unique in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate! There are few procurement roles that offer such as exciting mix of international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company. What we're looking for from you: Someone who understands any aspect of Digital procurement, or is comfortable with learning and developing these skills and from an Indirect procurement background. Ideally, we would like someone willing to or working towards MCIPS qualification. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
Bristol Are you a Buyer looking for a Lead Buyer role or Lead Buyer looking for an international role? Are you looking to expand your existing knowledge and skills and want to work flexibly and dynamically in a role that better suits your lifestyle but gives you a professional challenge? Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Come and join our Digital Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of IT and software spend across the Group. This includes Enterprise Software, SaaS and Software Services, Engineering & Manufacturing Software, Networks, Telecoms, Hardware, Printing, Cyber Security, AI, Cloud and outsourced Services such as Front & Back Office, Application Maintenance etc. The team is transversal, giving you the opportunity to specialise in one area, or to develop into new ones to broaden your knowledge. If you have skills in any one of these areas, or are have skills in Indirect Procurement and are looking to develop into Digital procurement, then we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team! You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK or at Group level, develop our procurement pipeline working with Group Category Managers, champion the right relationships with our partners and suppliers, and deliver the right procurement outcomes for MBDA. This role is one where you can run and build competitions both in the U.K. and contribute in a truly international context. Your role would sit within "Group Digital Services Domain", which consists of c. thirty five procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Rome and Paris. It is part of a wider international Indirect team of c. 85 people. Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises best-in-class procurement tools and processes. We have an excellent reputation for attracting and nurturing talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role unique in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate! There are few procurement roles that offer such as exciting mix of international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company. What we're looking for from you: Someone who understands any aspect of Digital procurement, or is comfortable with learning and developing these skills and from an Indirect procurement background. Ideally, we would like someone willing to or working towards MCIPS qualification. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Quality Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Electronic Equipment's in Development. Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Quality Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Electronic Equipment's in Development. This opportunity provides the chance to play a pivotal role within an established QA team embedded within Electronic Engineering with the aim of ensuring all core QA EE activities are met and closely working with Major project Product Assurance Managers across the business, preventing/minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth Equipment delivery, assuring reliable products and increasing Customer satisfaction. The Role Review, contribute and maintain Equipment Quality planning documentation. Ensure compliance to Electronic Engineering BMS procedures is maintained. Ensure Product Life Cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions managed appropriately. Manage Product Non-Conformance. Facilitate implementation of Non-conformance process. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Provide Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports into Major Equipment and senior management reviews. Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues for in house equipment's with the aim of reducing risk and increasing customer satisfaction. Participate in engineering process improvement and facilitate local flash audits providing compliance and process improvement ideas. Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase quality process awareness, efficiencies and competencies within the engineering team& site facilities, bonus scheme and superb learning and development opportunities. What we're looking for from you: Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance or considerable previous experience in related role. Experienced quality professionals, preferably within Electronic Engineering with a proven track record in Quality Assurance. Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.) Good knowledge of the product lifecycle - specifically in development Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
04/02/2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Quality Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Electronic Equipment's in Development. Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Quality Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Electronic Equipment's in Development. This opportunity provides the chance to play a pivotal role within an established QA team embedded within Electronic Engineering with the aim of ensuring all core QA EE activities are met and closely working with Major project Product Assurance Managers across the business, preventing/minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth Equipment delivery, assuring reliable products and increasing Customer satisfaction. The Role Review, contribute and maintain Equipment Quality planning documentation. Ensure compliance to Electronic Engineering BMS procedures is maintained. Ensure Product Life Cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions managed appropriately. Manage Product Non-Conformance. Facilitate implementation of Non-conformance process. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Provide Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports into Major Equipment and senior management reviews. Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues for in house equipment's with the aim of reducing risk and increasing customer satisfaction. Participate in engineering process improvement and facilitate local flash audits providing compliance and process improvement ideas. Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase quality process awareness, efficiencies and competencies within the engineering team& site facilities, bonus scheme and superb learning and development opportunities. What we're looking for from you: Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance or considerable previous experience in related role. Experienced quality professionals, preferably within Electronic Engineering with a proven track record in Quality Assurance. Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.) Good knowledge of the product lifecycle - specifically in development Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.