Job title: Quality Engineer Location: Crawley, Hybrid Security Clearance: SC clearance required/must be able to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance.
About the role We're looking for a RCA Quality Engineer to take the lead in driving critical defect investigations and resolutions within the MMCM programme.
This is a key role where you'll ensure safety, legal compliance, and performance excellence across our hardware systems.
What you'll be doing: Lead RCA Processes: Oversee and manage root cause analysis for hardware defects using the 4D/8D methodology to ensure efficient issue identification and resolution.
Defect Escalation: Participate in weekly meetings to identify and track defects, determining which issues require RCA engagement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure RCA actions align with safety, legal, and operational needs.
Budget Management: Collaborate with the Program Manager to allocate budgets for RCA activities.
Reporting & Tracking: Ensure RCA activities are fully documented, communicated, and completed on time.
You will have the following experience: Strong experience managing RCA processes using 4D/8D methodologies in a hardware-focused environment.
Proven background in hardware engineering, with hands-on experience in defect investigation and corrective actions.
A methodical approach to solving complex, technical challenges with the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, engage with stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.
Experience working in safety-critical or highly regulated environments, ensuring smooth communication and decision-making.
Mission Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.
With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC.
Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics.