Quality Team Lead

Job Description

The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems. Within the team, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Team Lead.

What You Will Do As The Quality Team Lead

Identify the specific programme and project risks, threats and opportunities you will manage

• Agree the Project Assurance Plans (PAP) defining project assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity and Improvement within the Programme and associated Pro-operating in line with the requirements of the Operational Framework
• Successful management of Programme and Project Risks, Threats and Opportunities to reduce impact on Programme and Project
• Success in leading Assurance Teams in order to meet Programme and IPT objectives
• Success in leading Assurance function improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product and Project Lifecycle
• Success in mentoring and coaching in order to grow Quality excellence within the Programme
• Successful application of interpersonal skills to positively influence behaviours within Quality at individual and team level
• Success in representing the Quality function at a senior level with Programme Customers and Suppliers.
• Achievement of project assurance milestones within the Programme, Product and Project lifecycle.
• Delivery of reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project and function as required.
• Reduction in Sector Non-Conformance costs and implementation of a root cause and corrective action culture to reduce the cost implications on the programmes and project.
  
  

What We Need From You

What you really must have

• Ideally a Bachelor's Degree [or equivalent] in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or experience in Defence Electronics or similarly "complex" industry.
• Be able to demonstrate Governance, AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous improvement.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge in applying Quality Tools such as Root Cause Corrective Action, Pattern Fault Lifecycle, Process Mapping, Verification and First Article Inspection.
• Be a logical thinker, capable of harvesting complex data into actions with practical solutions that supports business goals, in 'the language of the business'.
• Have good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style across all functions of the business.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in working with Customers and Suppliers.
• Have demonstrated experience of developing a team, mentoring and coaching.
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace
• ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

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

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity.

We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid