Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance ManagerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 22, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: RLocation: Belfast, United KingdomThales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Assurance Manager Hybrid working Belfast Are you an inquisitive individual that has a passion for Quality Assurance? Are you looking for your next challenge with the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team that will support with your learning and development? Then look no further We have a fantastic opportunity for an impactful Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Assurance Manager to join ourIntegrated Air Systems (IAS) team. Within IAS, Our high tech solutions enable us to monitor and detect threats from multiple sources in near real time. What the role has to offer: - Work for an expanding domain in growth mode- Experience working on design and development of products which a geographically unique- Working on projects at the forefront of defence technology Key responsibilities Performing all aspects of Quality Assurance on our major contracts, supporting state of the art maritime solutions and providing our customers with capabilities to operate within the underwater environment, on a day-to-day basis, you'll be involved in: Planning and performing project audits and surveillance activities in accordance with the Project Quality Plans and audit strategy Acting as the customer's representative inside the project or bid team and looking to maximize customer satisfaction and support any actions Managing and analysing reports to continually improve quality within the project, and ensure the quality performance is managed and reported to meet project time-scales Encouraging and developing best practice, promoting a quality culture and environment of continuous improvement oject & Business related tasks Generate monthly QA Advices for allocated Project and Bid Reviews in accordance with the Guidance provided and Reference system. Lead project QA activities to ensure that Quality tasks are carried out in accordance with agreed Work Packages. Effective generation, assurance and management of non-conformances, with realistic stage target dates and actions agreed with NCR owners. Timely raising of Alerts when appropriate with escalation, as required, in order to reduce risks to the business. Support Customer Surveys and work with functions to establish any necessary improvements plans, resulting from customer feedback. About you Ideally, you'll: Have proven experience working as a Quality Engineer OR Quality Assurance Manager in a manufacturing or engineering environment Have a detailed knowledge of current quality and related working practices and standards preferably AS9100 Be a qualified auditor or have similar experience Possess excellent communication and influencing skills to promote quality within the wider operations team Have experience of working within a project structure and experience of managing work packages - desirable Be a member of, or working towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute - desirable Benefits at Thales We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include a pension plan, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection as well as an employee assistance programme.In addition, our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefits to suit your needs. You can choose to add a number of optional benefits including: healthcare cash plan, health assessments, family cover private medical insurance, buying/selling annual leave, gym membership discounts + much, much more. You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site!Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus, 27 days annual leave + 1 company day + UK public holidays, a Friday lunchtime finish as well as the opportunity to volunteer up to 3 days to support local charities/communities in which we work.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success.