Quality Engineer

Key Tasks to be performed by the Mode 1 Resource

Associated Key Deliverables

Developing the Quality Assurance System framework to support the ITT activity

Iterations of the FDSS Quality Plan. This will include development of:

• MOD compliant process requirements based upon commercial supply chain activities.

Responding to industry RFIs regarding quality assurance during the ITN phase.

Written responses as required, compliant with FDSS Commercial Team rules.

Reviewing and assessing supplier quality responses to the ITN question sets, scoring and evaluating to assist the commercial down selection.

Written evaluation and scoring reports for each tender (numbers unknown).

A report summarising findings and recommendations.

A report on Learning from Experience / industry best practice as raised in the tenders and used to revise the FDSS QMS.

Developing detailed Quality Requirements for the ITT Systems Requirement Document.

Quality Plan update.

1. Essential Experience/Skills Requirement

• Experienced in multi-domain DE&S quality management and assurance practices.
• Experience in requirements definition.
• Understanding of DE&S Commercial requirements.
• Experience of engaging with commercial, industry and regulators.

1. Desired Experience/Skills Requirement

• Understanding of supply chain quality assurance, or a willingness to self-learn the subject matter.
• Experience of MOD requirements development.

1. Other Information

• The role is not suitable for an inexperienced candidate, nor is it a straight forward quality manager's roles. The candidate must be knowledgeable, adaptable and open to novel approaches to safety management. The FDSS Programme is complex and will require novel approaches to be assessed and developed.