Graduate Quality

BAE Systems.; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking a Graduate Maritime Services Quality Engineer to support quality assurance activities. Located in Broad Oak, Hampshire, this role offers a starting salary of £34,000 plus a £2,000 Welcome Bonus, alongside various employee benefits. Candidates should have a minimum 2.2 in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM subject and be ready for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 in Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Support certification activities (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Develop understanding of Quality Systems.
• Resolve quality issues using problem-solving techniques.
• Conduct routine Quality Assurance activities.
• Liaise with business areas and participate in meetings.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Overview

Description

Job Title: Graduate Maritime Services Quality Engineer

Location: Broad Oak (Hampshire)

Length of contract: Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year): 7th September 2026

Qualification requirements
As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM subject.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Responsibilities

• Support requirements relating to certification activities (e.g. ISO 9001).
• Develop understanding of relevant Quality Systems and Projects to support delivery of products.
• Resolution of quality issues through application of problem solving and root cause analysis techniques (Ishikawa, 5 Why, 8D etc).
• Undertake routine Quality Assurance activities, including but not limited to auditing, supporting Design Certification, and creation of Quality Plans.
• Undertake non-routine and/or complex activities related to the Manufacturing or Projects environments with direct supervision.
• Liaise and interface with appropriate areas of the business, build effective relationships, and actively participate in team meetings and working groups.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

About Maritime and Land Defence Solutions

With collaboration, innovation and a laser-like customer focus at its core, M&L Defence Solutions is growing a strong, long-term UK product and support business. It focuses on four key areas: Future Warship Support, Underwater Battlespace, Future Land Capability and Future Air Defence, encompassing both major investment in new products and cutting-edge technologies.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.