Principal Quality Engineer - Field Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Quality Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance on complex projects. This exciting position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. You'll engage with diverse stakeholders and suppliers, overseeing manufacturing operations and inspections while providing guidance and support. This role not only promises a competitive salary and benefits but also the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about quality and compliance, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance and verification of documentation.
• Broad understanding of Quality tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality Assurance and verification of documentation at supplier sites.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure Quality and compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Verification

Mechanical Trade Background

NDE Level 2 Certification

CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspection

PCN Level 2 Welding Inspection

ICORR Protective Coatings Inspection Level 1

Driving Licence

Quality Tools & Techniques

Education

HNC in Engineering/Quality

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Quality Engineer – Field Product Assurance Engineer

Location: Barrow in Furness or U.K. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable – depending on skills and experience (plus essential car & expenses)

You will be responsible for:

1. Ensuring Quality Assurance and verification of documentation and hardware of procured parts at supplier sites across the UK.
2. Engaging with stakeholders, suppliers, and products to ensure Quality and compliance.
3. Overseeing and witnessing manufacturing operations and inspections.
4. Verifying documentation during in-process and final inspections.
5. Providing advice, support, and coaching to suppliers.
6. Ensuring high-quality records are produced during production processes and inspections.

Your skills and experience:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Broad understanding of Quality tools & techniques.
• Experience working within Supply Chain conducting verification activities.
• HNC qualified within engineering/quality or strong mechanical trade background.
• NDE Level 2 Certification, CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspection, PCN Level 2 Welding Inspection, or ICORR Protective Coatings Inspection Level 1 as a minimum.

Benefits:

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The team:

As a Principal Quality Engineer – Field Engineer, you'll work on one of the UK’s most complex, cutting-edge projects, engaging with diverse stakeholder groups and industrial partners across the UK. The role includes an user car and hybrid working options, with relocation support packages available for eligible candidates.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities.

Additional information:

If you have a health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring applicants to meet security clearance standards, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and higher levels depending on the role.

Closing Date: 30th April 2025. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early.