Qualifications needed by applicants
degree level qualification in quality assurance or another acceptable discipline
A minimum of 5 year's plus broad practical experience in software and hardware project quality assurance in ISO9001 based quality management systems, preferably in the defence or closely related industries.
Security Clearance - Cleared to SC Level
Essential Requirements:
Participate in and represent the quality function as required from project initiation to closure, including internal/external meetings, procurement, document and design reviews, configuration management, verification and validation processes, non-conformity issues and concessions, and delivery.
Interface as agreed between the customer, other parties and the project on all matters pertaining to quality.
Attend project progress meetings and provide data to support reporting as requested by the Project Manager or the Quality Manager.
Ensure appropriate quality records are identified and retained in accordance with company, project and customer requirements.
Liaise with the Quality Engineer (systems) in relation to project work and provide information to assist with the internal auditing process.
Other duties that may be required from time to time.
In particular good knowledge and experience of the application of configuration management techniques and the verification and validation of software and hardware products is required.
Proficiency with the MS Windows operating system and MS Office tools required. Some experience of UNIX based environments may be an advantage. Possession of good interpersonal skills to enable communication at all levels, enthusiasm and an attitude to succeed with a flexible approach to work.
Experience with a project-based defence company is ideal.

Role:   Ensuring project quality requirements are properly identified, defined, and implemented in accordance with customer requirements and the company’s ISO9001 based Business Management System.
Proactive membership of project teams (reporting to the Project Manager who has responsibility for project quality achievement) and interaction with customers and suppliers with the objective of ensuring customer satisfaction and promoting continual process improvement.