SDA Quality Assurance Engineer
- Public sector
- Bristol
- 04/10/2024
- £37,100.00 - £39,000.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UKs nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UKs continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.
Here youll find a community to belong to whether thats alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and perspectives, together well achieve the extraordinary.
We offer 25+ days holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help make work work for you.
Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. [A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. Youll join us once Security Check (SC) clearance is obtained, and then the more enhanced DV checks will continue after youve started your employment. If SC clearance isnt obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made.
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards in quality assurance? Do you want to play a crucial role in supporting the UKs nuclear deterrent? If so, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team and enhance the quality and reliability of our critical defence systems.
Joining our Trident Systems Project Team (TSPT), you will be deployed in delivering effective through-life support for the Trident Strategic Weapon System, Strategic Weapons Support System, Dreadnought build programme, and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. The TSPT ensures that these critical systems are maintained, upgraded, and operated to the highest standards, ensuring the UKs strategic defence capabilities remain robust and reliable.
As one of our Quality Assurance Engineers, you will work across multiple submarine programmes supporting the audit programme, ensuring conformance with TSPTs policies and procedures. You will collaborate with senior managers and stakeholders on quality assurance and improvement interventions, developing and delivering quality assurance to industry standards. Our more senior engineers will also be on hand to mentor and develop you, helping you to improve your skills and progress your career.
The successful applicant may be eligible for a Trident Specialist Allowance (TSA) or Trident Chartership (TCA) if eligibility criteria are satisfied. TSA and TCA are non-contractual, non-consolidated, discretionary payments which may be withdrawn at any time.
At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be a minimum of 40%) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
You will be required to travel to various UK locations, including, dockyards, suppliers sites and submarines. You may also be involved in trials, international engagement, and collaboration as part of your role. At SDA, we are passionate about professional development and welcome applications from those who hold or are currently working towards their professional membership of Quality Organizations (CQI, IRCA). If you have not yet had the opportunity to pursue this, we are keen to support you in your continued professional development.
What youll be doing
In this role you will be responsible for developing and delivering quality assurance through audit, inspection and quality improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.
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Further Information
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
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