Senior Quality Inspector

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Quality Inspector in Barrow-in-Furness, where you'll ensure compliance with quality standards and engage with various stakeholders. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and technical training.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience reading technical drawings.
• Previous QC Inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing Quality Inspections to BAE requirements.
• Assuring high-quality records from production processes.
• Taking accountability for Quality Inspections of externally manufactured products.

Skills

Mechanical

Engineering

Quality Inspection Techniques

Technical Drawings

QC Inspection

Education

HNC level qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quality Inspector

Location: Barrow in Furness (onsite)

Salary: Starting from £35,802- depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Performing Quality Inspections to BAE requirements, audit and document receipt of procured parts within the business.
• Understanding the Quality requirements, the schedule and priorities and assuring the provision of an inspection service in line with the above.
• Assuring that high quality records are produced as an output of the production processes and Inspections
• Taking accountability for Quality Inspections of externally manufactured products, Quality Inspection requirements and document release of procured parts at the Barrow Site

Your skills and experiences:

• Mechanical, Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing Background
• Experience reading technical drawings
• Broad Understanding of Quality Inspection Techniques
• Previous QC Inspection experience.
• HNC level qualification or relevant experience in Trade background

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Quality Inspector team:

Join a high-performing team where every piece of the Submarine will pass through your hands. You'll work with the MoD, numerous external suppliers, and internal teams in a fast-paced, varied role that spans problem-solving, quality assurance, and supplier engagement. With opportunities for UK travel, access to technical training, and a culture focused on growth and performance, this is a fantastic chance to develop your career at the heart of complex, meaningful work. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 26th May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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