Principal Quality Engineer – Field Engineering

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Quality Engineer, where you will oversee Quality Assurance for critical projects. This role offers exposure to a variety of stakeholders and the opportunity to ensure compliance and quality in manufacturing operations. With hybrid working arrangements and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards across the supply chain. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. If you are passionate about quality and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance and verification in supply chains.
• HNC qualified in engineering or strong mechanical trade background.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Quality Assurance and verification of documentation and hardware.
• Provide advice, support, and coaching to suppliers.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Verification Activities

Driving License

Quality Tools & Techniques

Mechanical Trade Background

Education

HNC in Engineering/Quality

Tools

NDE Certification

CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspection

PCN Level 2 Welding Inspection

ICORR Protective Coatings Inspection Level 1

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)

What you’ll be doing:

• You will have responsibility for the Quality Assurance and verification requirements of documentation and hardware of procured parts at the supplier’s sites across the UK.
• You will be exposed to a range of our stakeholders, suppliers and products ensuring Quality and compliance.
• Oversight and witnessing of manufacturing operations and subsequent inspections.
• Using a keen eye for detail to ensure verification of documentation in-process & final.
• Utilising your knowledge and experience to provide advice, support and coaching to our suppliers.
• Ensuring that high quality records are produced as an output of the production processes and inspections.

Your skills and experiences:

• 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 (Non-Destructive Examination) Level 2 Certification or CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspection or PCN Level 2 Welding Inspection or ICORR Protective Coatings Inspection Level 1 as a minimum.

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 Principal Quality Engineer – Field Engineer team:

As a Principal Quality Engineer – Field Engineer, you will be involved with one of the UK’s most complex, cutting-edge projects. You will have exposure to an extensive range of stakeholder groups and industrial partners across the UK, taking accountability for the Quality Assurance and verification requirements of documentation and hardware of procured parts. This role also provides you with an essential user car and hybrid working across the UK. 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 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 as 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.

Closing Date: 30th April 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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