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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our team as a Product Quality Specialist (Methods and Tools). This role offers a unique chance to change and enhance all aspects of product assurance activity, from the definition and implementation of tool innovations to proactive engagement with engineering, manufacturing, and quality management teams. The key focus of this role will be the integration and optimisation of SAP, especially the SAP Quality Management (QM) module.

Key Responsibilities:



SAP and Software Systems: Lead the integration and optimisation of SAP systems, particularly within the SAP Quality Management (QM) module, to enhance quality assurance processes and support software changes and testing.

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Data Analytics and Innovation: Utilise business intelligence and analytics tools to solve quality challenges, with a focus on predictive and prescriptive analytics to prevent non-conformance issues.

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Training and Development: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to ensure users are proficient with SAP systems and quality management tools, fostering continuous learning and improvement.

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User Support and System Management: Manage user support requests, incidents, and system updates to ensure smooth operations and minimal disruptions.

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Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices to improve quality, reduce issues, and maintain high industry standards.

The successful candidate will have:

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Operational experience in product quality management.

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Experience working in an aerospace/defence engineering business (preferred but not essential).

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Working knowledge of ERP systems, especially SAP QM and SAP HANA, with SAP project and change management experience being beneficial but not essential.

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Strong communication skills, highly self-motivated, and persistent in delivering results.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:
• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
• Free parking
• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities.

If you are ready to drive innovation and quality in a dynamic aerospace environment, we encourage you to apply!

Our company:
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.

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions

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