Quality Assurance Engineer- Electronic Engineering at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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£40,000 – £50,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance or considerable previous experience in related role
  • Experienced quality professionals, preferably within Electronic Engineering with a proven track record in Quality Assurance
  • Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
  • Good knowledge of the product lifecycle - specifically in development
  • Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
  • Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements
  • British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (security clearance requirements)

Responsibilities

  • Review, contribute and maintain Equipment Quality planning documentation
  • Ensure compliance to Electronic Engineering BMS procedures is maintained
  • Ensure Product Life Cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions managed appropriately
  • Manage Product Non-Conformance. Facilitate implementation of Non-conformance process. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Provide Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports into Major Equipment and senior management reviews
  • Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues for in house equipment’s with the aim of reducing risk and increasing customer satisfaction
  • Participate in engineering process improvement and facilitate local flash audits providing compliance and process improvement ideas
  • Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase quality process awareness, efficiencies and competencies within the engineering team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Quality AssuranceElectronic EngineeringEquipment EngineeringProduct AssuranceQA ActivitiesSecurity ClearanceBPSS Checks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Quality Assurance Engineer position?

The salary is circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

The role is based in Stevenage with dynamic hybrid working requiring 3 days per week on-site. A relocation package may be offered.

What skills or experience are required for this Quality Assurance Engineer role?

The role requires experience in Quality Assurance Engineering for electronic equipment, managing product non-conformance, ensuring compliance with procedures, and conducting risk mitigation and process improvements.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include a company bonus up to £2,500, pension with up to 14% total contribution, paid overtime, flexi leave up to 15 additional days, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, and site facilities like subsidised meals and free car parking.

What makes a strong candidate for this Quality Assurance Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have QA engineering experience with electronic equipment in development, the ability to manage non-conformances and risks, ensure procedural compliance, and contribute to process improvements within an embedded team.

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans

Risks

Accessibility concerns with Green Line 'supercars' may lead to public dissatisfaction.
'MBTA Go' app could face technical issues affecting user satisfaction.
North Station bridge project may encounter construction delays or budget overruns.

Differentiation

MBTA offers a comprehensive range of transit services in Greater Boston.
The agency provides specialized passes for flexible and convenient travel options.
MBTA's CharlieCard system simplifies fare payment for frequent commuters.

Upsides

Federal funding supports infrastructure projects like the North Station bridge replacement.
The 'Tap to Ride' system modernizes and streamlines fare collection processes.
NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program aims to improve bus route efficiency.

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