Descripción de la oferta
Quality Assurance Specialist - MBDA
Salary: up to €48k
Based in Madrid in Spain and will be 5 days per week office based.
Security Clearance: Spanish Citizen or dual national, but must speak fluent Spanish.
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to support the delivery of complex defence programmes, ensuring full compliance with customer, regulatory and internal requirements throughout the system life cycle. The role contributes directly to programme execution, customer confidence and the continued reliability of MBDA products and services.
The Opportunity
Reporting within the Quality function, you will be responsible for programme quality management, working closely with engineering, programme and industrial teams to ensure quality is fully embedded across activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing quality aspects of defence programmes across the full system life cycle
Developing, implementing and maintaining Quality Assurance processes and procedures aligned with contractual, regulatory and internal requirements
Certifying conformity of final deliveries (products and services), including management of related delegations
Supporting Programme Managers by integrating quality into programme governance and execution
Conducting inspection and validation activities in accordance with Control Plans
Managing customer and supplier quality requirements, including the development and application of Project Quality Plans
Reviewing acquired materials and supplies to ensure compliance with defined quality standards
Leading continuous improvement initiatives, including activities to reduce Cost of Quality through inspection optimisation and sampling strategies
Validating product and programme quality gates from a Quality & Product Assurance perspective
Ensuring compliance with national regulations, industry standards and internal specifications
Contributing to safety, health, environmental and sustainability objectives across processes and products
What We're Looking For
Master's Degree in Aerospace, Industrial or Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent technical specialisation
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality role within the Defence sector
Strong knowledge of AQAP / PECAL standards
Experience working with ISO 9001 and EN 9100 quality management systems
Good understanding of engineering and programme activities, including performance tracking
Experience engaging with stakeholders at multiple organisational levels
Strong communication and coordination skills
Fluent English (C1 level)
Willingness to travel internationally as required
Skills & Behaviours
Structured and analytical approach to problem-solving
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams
Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail
Collaborative, professional and delivery-focused mindset
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