Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times and empower our people to work independently, tying into our values of Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a QHSE Engineer at UM SMaP based in Rugeley, Staffordshire.  Reporting to the QHSE Manager, the Quality Engineer will support the QHSE team on all matters concerning Quality Assurance for the procurement and delivery of assigned projects. 

This role to include supporting the Quality Assurance of key project suppliers and sub tier suppliers of parts and sub-assemblies and identifying areas for Improvement.  

This role will require some travel within the UK and very occasional European travel.   The role shall assist in ensuring the integrity of products and processes to satisfy business, customer, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the QHSE Manager in embedding a culture of continuous evaluation and improvement

• To provide quality assurance through the implementation, improvement and maintenance of QHSE policies, processes, procedures and systems

• To identify and report areas of non-conformance/compliance and identify improvements

• To participate in the production of contract QHSE tender documentation

• To undertake 1st Party, 2nd Party, act as a Guide in 3rd Party Process and Product Audits

• Undertake internal audits

• Using 8D, progress non-conformances, identify root cause, corrective & preventive actions to closure.

• On assigned contracts:-

• Undertake the role of QHSE Lead Engineer 

• Ensure customer QHSE requirements are fully understood and are met within given contracts

• Undertake PFMEA to aid the prediction and prevention of quality defects    

• Generate and maintain contract quality plans.

• Identify product configuration control management to ensure traceability

• Maintain contract improvement Lessons Learnt records

• Produce Contract specific metrics for the business.

• Performing first article inspections, supplier acceptance, witnessing testing and product release audits

• First Article Inspection Report review and approvals

• Management of PPAP for assigned projects    

• Ensure Supplier/Subcontractor quality management, including approval, flow-down of requirements, monitoring and corrective action management

• Obtain and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, standards and customer specifications

• Undertake QHSE Induction, toolbox talks and raise QHSE awareness, as required.

Personal attributes

• Quality Assurance experience within complex/bespoke electronic/mechanical engineering environment

• Proactive, able to work autonomously within tight timescales managing multi-disciplined projects/tasks

• Computer literate, with good communication skills both written and verbal

• Knowledge of the product safety regulations would be an advantageous

Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (from a recognised UKAS accredited training provider)

• Internal/Lead Auditor and ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001

• Experience of, PPAP and IPC standards would be an advantageous

• Educated to degree or HNC level in either a safety or engineering discipline

• Previous experience within in a Manufacturing environment

• Ideally a member of the Chartered Quality Institute

Please note: the candidate will need to be able to obtain relevant security level vetting status for this role.

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Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.