Date Posted:

2024-12-16

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GBRWLN111: Livingston Scotland, Oakbank Park Drive, Mid Calder, Livingston, EH53 0TJ

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Livingston

Summary of Role:

Raytheon are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join the team on working on precision electronics at our Livingston site.  Reporting to the Quality Delivery Lead, this role shall be responsible for delivering Quality Assurance in line with the Quality Management System and Quality Policy across business units. The Quality Assurance Team are involved in several exciting and high-profile programmes and accountable for partnering with the program teams to deliver products to the highest quality standards.  The QA Engineer shall also be closely integrated and aligned to the respective program team(s). 

An integral part of a cross functional Team, the role conducts day to day Quality Assurance activities whilst engaging with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Main Duties:  

Ensure the Quality Management System processes and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts.Primary authority on all quality related matters on the assigned programme(s) / area of responsibility.Writing and reviewing Quality Plans, reports and plans.Conduct Quality Audits (Internal product / product release / process) across the business areas.Ensure effective & timely closure of actions received from Audit Non-Conformances, customer complaints and internal findings.Diagnose and mitigate product non-conformities identified internally and externally. RCCA and Non-Conformance ManagementProviding advice to the Business Area Lead and all Program Leads on the quality aspects of the work being undertaken.Quality support to the technical design organization and Engineering program reviews. Independent assurance on compliance with standards, identifying issues, recommending solutions, and creating necessary quality documentationPerform the quality activities within the Programs in support of the Design activities, respective Quality Assurance Plans i.e. First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, support to Quality Assurance Working Groups, checks on incoming and outgoing products i.e. Certificates of Conformance.Customer liaison on any External Customer quality audits or meetings.Concession management

Candidate Requirements:

Ability to review & interpret technical drawings and/or testDeveloping and maintaining sound, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholdersThorough problem solving to ensure the programs can meet their needs whilst still achieving the agreed quality requirements.Proactive approach to risk reduction to prevent & resolve issues and remove non-value add processesSound communication with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels and technical SMEs.Analyse Quality data and manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement and preventative action initiatives to reduce quality costs, through the implementation of mistake proofing.Coaching and guiding other team members and stakeholders in the needs of the business from a QA perspective.

Essential Knowledge/Experience

Flexible and positive attitude. Team Player.Experience of problem solving and resolution. Effective presentation skillsKnowledge of Quality Assurance, Internal Auditing and RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) methodologiesStakeholder ManagementProactive approach to risk reduction, preventing & resolving issues to remove waste from processes.Promote continuous Improvement, through best practice, problem solving & education.Experience of working within a Quality Assurance team supporting one or more programsExcellent verbal and written communication skills at all business levels.

Desirable:  

ISO Auditor Trained or Knowledge of Standards ISO9001 and or AS9100Experience within Manufacturing and/or Quality Engineering OrganisationKnowledge of PPAP, AQAPsEffective facilitation skills

The work will be based primarily at our Livingston Site with possible national travel requirements.

About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Glenrothes, Livingston, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the wider RTX organisation and sits within the Raytheon business.

For further details on Raytheon UK please visit our website: www.raytheon.co.uk

Standard Benefits:

25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.Flexible Benefits scheme.Discretionary Bonus scheme.Enhanced family friendly policies.37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events

* Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs.  Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Diversity:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.

Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which includes RTX ADAPT, RTX WISE, RTX VETS, RTX NXTGEN, RTX MCN and RTX Pride.  For further detail please visit the diversity page on our website: https://www.raytheon.co.uk/who-we-are/diversity

Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers.

We’re also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM’s Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a ‘best place to work for LGBTQ Equality’.

Support and Adjustment:

Please contact a member of the recruitment team during the recruitment process to discuss any support or adjustments required.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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