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Morson Talent

Location:
United Kingdom, Barrow-in-Furness

Category:
Quality Control

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

35.00 - 47.12 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Morson is working with the UK’s leading defence manufacturer, seeking a talented Principal Quality Engineer to join the team at the Barrow in Furness site.

Job Responsibility:

Provide support to the Quality Function, ensuring compliance with the local Quality Business Management System
Manage your tasks, deliver results, and escalate any problem areas
Provide guidance to more junior members of the immediate team
Conduct specialist Quality activities in areas such as Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Improvements, Quality Engineering, Quality Reporting, Quality Systems, Quality Records, Strategic Manufacturing, Field Engineers, Receipt Inspection, and Site Redevelopment Programme
Work collaboratively to achieve our goals
Demonstrate SHE and responsible business behaviours
Develop the local Management System documentation, such as policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments, and processes in your related area
Support the management of non-conformance resolution and corrective actions with key stakeholders and process owners
Conduct Quality investigations
Analyse data effectively, identifying themes and implementing corrective actions
Be an active contributor in working groups, ensuring deliverables are achieved and learning from experience (LfE) is captured and applied
Lead and drive a scope of work
Utilise company computer systems and software as appropriate
Articulate and deliver Quality objectives
Support departmental reviews and liaise with the customer when required
Critique and tailor issues and ideas in written reports and presentations to ensure accuracy and clarity of meaning
Support the delivery of results through continuous improvement activities

Requirements:

HNC or degree in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience
Qualified Quality professional with lead auditor status or equivalent experience
Knowledge of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards
Understand the Business Management Systems, Operational Framework, and Operational Assurance process
Understand the importance of cross-functional integration
Export requirements knowledge, such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), is necessary for this role (where applicable)
Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and contract requirements
Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, such as Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, or six sigma, is essential for gathering and analysing evidence cross-functionally
Demonstrate effective action management and verification skills
Be an effective stakeholder manager, including with the customer

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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