Quality Assurance Engineer

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure Quality requirements are met for defense solutions. The successful candidate will analyze data, support non-conformance resolution, and work effectively with stakeholders. Qualifications include NC or HNC in a technical field and understanding of ISO standards. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Extensive range of flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Qualifications

• NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent Quality experience.
• Quality professional, lead/internal auditor status or equivalent experience.
• Understanding and application of ISO 9001 / EN9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team.
• Support the management of non-conformance resolution and corrective actions with suppliers.
• Contribute to working groups ensuring deliverables are achieved.

Skills

Understanding and application of ISO 9001 / EN9100 standards

Quality professional, lead/internal auditor status

Experience of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies

Effective stakeholder management

Knowledge of product safety requirements

Effective action management and verification

Education

NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline

Job description

Job Description - Quality Assurance Engineer (00133433)

Quality Assurance Engineer - 00133433

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Portsmouth (We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role)

Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing

• Works as a fully contributory member of the Quality team
• Undertake specific complex Quality Assurance activities across Maritime and Land Defence solutions
• Awareness of Customer Quality conditions
• Support the management of non-conformance resolution and corrective actions with suppliers, key stakeholders and process owners
• The ability to analyse data effectively resulting in themes and corrective actions
• Contribute in working groups ensuring deliverables are achieved and Learning from Experience (LfE) is captured and applied
• Support departmental reviews and liaise with the customer when required
• The ability to produce written reports and presentations ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning

Your skills and experiences

• NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent Quality experience
• Quality professional, lead /internal auditor status or equivalent experience
• Understanding and application of ISO 9001 / EN9100 standards
• Understanding of Business Management Systems, the Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process
• Knowledge of product safety requirements
• Understanding the importance of cross functional integration
• Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR))
• The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements
• Experience of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc . gathering and analysing evidence cross functionally
• Effective action management and verification
• Effective stakeholder management (including with the Customer)

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

The Maritime and Land Defence Solutions QA

The Maritime and Land Defence Solutions QA team works closely with projects delivering a range of products and services to our defence customers in the UK and abroad. The QA team provides assurance that Quality requirements are being met so that our outputs deliver the capability our customers demand and rely on. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, with the potential to lead into more senior positions within a global business.

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 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

11th February 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 16th February.

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.