Lead Quality Engineer

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Lead Quality Engineer at a leading company, you will oversee supplier product assurance, support improvement plans, and work on complex projects. You'll gain exposure to key stakeholders and enjoy diverse benefits including a competitive pension scheme and flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company-Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Experience working within supply chain and commercial environments.
• Broad understanding of quality tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and governance of supplier product assurance performance.
• Oversight of supplier product assurance improvement plans.
• Providing support and coaching to suppliers.

Skills

Quality Tools

Improvement Techniques

Supply Chain Experience

Business Systems Knowledge

Tools

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

Job Description - Lead Quality Engineer (00127208)

Job Title: Lead Quality Engineer

Location: Barrow in Furness - On Site

What you’ll be doing:

1. Reporting and governance of the supplier product assurance performance.
2. Oversight and governance of supplier product assurance improvement plans.
3. Providing support and coaching to suppliers.
4. Conducting benefit analysis of quality records to support targeted improvement activities.

Your skills and experiences:

1. Broad understanding of quality tools and techniques.
2. Understanding of improvement techniques.
3. Experience working within supply chain and commercial environments.
4. Knowledge of business systems (SharePoint & SAP).

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Lead Quality Projects Team:

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will be involved with one of the UK’s most complex, cutting-edge projects, making a meaningful impact. You will gain exposure to key stakeholder groups and industrial partners and have opportunities for career development within BAE Systems.

Relocation support packages are available across all submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We value diversity, reward integrity and merit, and empower you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher vetting levels may require 5-10 years of UK residency.

Closing Date: 27th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly if interested.