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Quality Engineering Lead

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Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Quality Engineering Lead

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £70,000

Do you have experience supporting New Product Introduction and product lifecycle quality activities?

Do you have experience working in highly regulated manufacturing environments in a quality engineering capacity?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Quality Engineering Lead, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

Own the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for Quality
Functionally manage the Quality Engineers across both business areas
Own the Quality Engineering command media (for example non-conformance process, control plans and quarantine) ensuring they are reviewed and updated regularly
Upskill the team to meet the needs of the projects - identify and deliver training
Point of contact for Quality Engineering metric corrective actions coming out of reviews
Drive continuous improvement to lean the processes

Your skillset may include:

Significant experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated environment
Strong understanding of quality management systems, quality assurance methodologies, and problem-solving techniques
Proven experience leading quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities
Experience supporting NPI and product lifecycle quality activities
Experience developing, maintaining, and improving quality processes and documentation
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable business benefits
Knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems
Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or equivalent Continuous Improvement certification
Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification
Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Quality Engineering Lead

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £70,000

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

Reference: 225384572

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Quality Engineering Lead

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Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Quality Engineering Lead

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £70,000

Do you have experience supporting New Product Introduction and product lifecycle quality activities?

Do you have experience working in highly regulated manufacturing environments in a quality engineering capacity?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Quality Engineering Lead, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

Own the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for Quality
Functionally manage the Quality Engineers across both business areas
Own the Quality Engineering command media (for example non-conformance process, control plans and quarantine) ensuring they are reviewed and updated regularly
Upskill the team to meet the needs of the projects - identify and deliver training
Point of contact for Quality Engineering metric corrective actions coming out of reviews
Drive continuous improvement to lean the processes

Your skillset may include:

Significant experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated environment
Strong understanding of quality management systems, quality assurance methodologies, and problem-solving techniques
Proven experience leading quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities
Experience supporting NPI and product lifecycle quality activities
Experience developing, maintaining, and improving quality processes and documentation
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable business benefits
Knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems
Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or equivalent Continuous Improvement certification
Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification
Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Quality Engineering Lead

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £70,000

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission
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Reference: 225384572

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