Quality Assurance Specialist (Spain)

Job Description

Quality Assurance Specialist - MBDA

Salary: up to €48k

Based in Madrid in Spain and will be 5 days per week office based.

Security Clearance: Spanish Citizen or dual national, but must speak fluent Spanish.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to support the delivery of complex defence programmes, ensuring full compliance with customer, regulatory and internal requirements throughout the system life cycle. The role contributes directly to programme execution, customer confidence and the continued reliability of MBDA products and services.

The Opportunity

Reporting within the Quality function, you will be responsible for programme quality management, working closely with engineering, programme and industrial teams to ensure quality is fully embedded across activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing quality aspects of defence programmes across the full system life cycle
• Developing, implementing and maintaining Quality Assurance processes and procedures aligned with contractual, regulatory and internal requirements
• Certifying conformity of final deliveries (products and services), including management of related delegations
• Supporting Programme Managers by integrating quality into programme governance and execution
• Conducting inspection and validation activities in accordance with Control Plans
• Managing customer and supplier quality requirements, including the development and application of Project Quality Plans
• Reviewing acquired materials and supplies to ensure compliance with defined quality standards
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives, including activities to reduce Cost of Quality through inspection optimisation and sampling strategies
• Validating product and programme quality gates from a Quality & Product Assurance perspective
• Ensuring compliance with national regulations, industry standards and internal specifications
• Contributing to safety, health, environmental and sustainability objectives across processes and products

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Industrial or Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent technical specialisation
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality role within the Defence sector
• Strong knowledge of AQAP / PECAL standards
• Experience working with ISO 9001 and EN 9100 quality management systems
• Good understanding of engineering and programme activities, including performance tracking
• Experience engaging with stakeholders at multiple organisational levels
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Fluent English (C1 level)
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Skills & Behaviours

• Structured and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams
• Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail
• Collaborative, professional and delivery-focused mindset

Why MBDA

At MBDA, Business Managers play a key role in ensuring programme robustness and long-term performance. You will contribute to defence programmes of strategic importance in Spain, working within a highly collaborative, international environment where rigour, accountability and continuous improvement are fundamental.

Focused on delivering sustainable value, excellence and driving strategic growth in the defence sector in Spain.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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