Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description:

Salary: £44k to £55k

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.

At Leonardo we are uniquely positioned to service our world leading radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.

Leonardo in Edinburgh are recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer within the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business.

As Senior Quality Engineer you will interact at Integrated Project Team (IPT) level, working in partnership with the Operations team / IPT.

What you’ll do as a Senior Quality Engineer:

• Offer advice, support and assistance on all Quality Assurance / Quality Control matters

• Support Principal Quality Engineer in in driving objectives to meet / exceed targets
• Contribute actively to IPT requirement to deliver a compliant product in a timely manner meeting all cost and safety requirements
• Support creation of Quality Plans defining quality assurance activities aligned to Risk, Opportunity and Improvement within the Programme and associated Projects, operating in line with the requirements of the Operational Framework
• Provide leadership to the Assurance Teams in order to meet Programme and IPT objectives
• Actively ensure Leonardo Production System goals for Quality KPIs
• Lead the Assurance function’s improvement plans across all phases of the Programme, Product and Project Lifecycle
• Mentor others in order to grow Quality excellence within the Programme/Projects
• Take leadership in ensuring concessions / production permits are processed correctly and in timely manner
• Support achievement of quality assurance milestones within the Programme, Product and Project lifecycle
• Actively manage root cause and corrective action investigations

What you’ll bring:

• Further education and experience ideally in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or experience in Defence Electronics or similarly "complex" industry.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge within the areas of AS9100 / ISO9001 and Continuous improvement.
• Some knowledge and practical experience of 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 working in high precision manufacturing environment.

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 will require National Security Vetting to SC level. It is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. A range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this will 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 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.

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Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid