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Supplier Quality Assurance ManagerLeonardo SpA • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

Leonardo SpA • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job Description:

Your impact

The Supplier Quality Assurance Manager will manage a high performing team of Supplier Quality Professionals across Leonardo sites. As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be Responsible for ensuring that the supply chain companies deliver in line with Leonardo Electronics product requirements and for verifying their processes are capable in stable production.

The Supplier Quality Manager role will be based primarily at our Edinburgh site.

Reporting to the Head of UK Supplier Quality Assurance, responsible for delivering all aspects of Supplier Quality Assurance on an on-going basis in line with Quality Management System and Quality Policy to ensure that the business' products and services are fit for purpose and meet both Leonardo and customer expectations.

What you'll Bring
  • Support Lifecycle Management and input to Project Quality Plans to define clearly the goals and objectives of the Edinburgh SQA Team and alignment of their activities to meet overall Project needs
  • Compilation, co-ordination and management of the Project SQA plans in terms of the activities, skills, resources and hours required maximising regional Supplier activities using the whole of the UK team. Co-ordinate resource assignments using the SQA team. Handover of risks / activities relating to Special Processes / surveillance to compliance team resulting from Project activities
  • Contribute to adoption of CTQ attributes in the supply chain to enable data to be gathered and assessed on critical features, ensure customer critical attributes are identified and addressed either on the drawings or by the suppliers concerned
  • Ensure proactive Supplier Quality tools and techniques are embedded into the supply chain at the earliest opportunity in the Project/Product lifecycle
  • Review supplier capabilities, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
  • Contribute to the creation and Implementation of best practice quality strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
  • Promote the use of preferred tools/techniques for continuous improvement e.g. Lean, six sigma, Design and Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEAs)
  • Manage root cause and corrective analysis actions process of supplier quality issues working directly with supplier where appropriate
  • Participate in cross-functional due-diligence initiatives such as the Leonardo Electronics UK Extended Engineering Enterprise (E3) and Future Factory Initiative
  • Collaborate with our Supply Chain Partners and internal stakeholders in support of early Lifecycle engagement to maximise the opportunity for 'right first time' new product introduction with a focus on Design for Manufacture, Supplier test and verification, and how Leonardo Electronics UK define and communicate parameters to ensure supplier capability is effective to meet product and service requirements

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.
  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
  • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:
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Contract Type:
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