Senior Quality Inspector

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense company as a Senior Quality Inspector in Barrow-in-Furness. You will perform quality inspections, ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with various teams. This role offers opportunities for career growth and technical training.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical, Engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing.
• Experience reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Performing Quality Inspections to BAE requirements.
• Ensuring high-quality records are produced.
• Accountability for Quality Inspections of externally manufactured products.

Skills

Mechanical

Engineering

Quality

Manufacturing

Technical Drawings

Quality Inspection Techniques

Education

HNC level qualification

Job description

Job Description - Senior Quality Inspector (00126884)

Senior Quality Inspector - 00126884

Job Title: Senior Quality Inspector

Location: Barrow in Furness (onsite)

Salary: Starting from £35,802 - depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Performing Quality Inspections to BAE requirements, auditing and documenting receipt of procured parts within the business.
2. Understanding the Quality requirements, the schedule, and priorities, and assuring the provision of an inspection service aligned with these.
3. Ensuring high-quality records are produced as outputs of the production processes and inspections.
4. Taking accountability for Quality Inspections of externally manufactured products, meeting Quality Inspection requirements, and document release of procured parts at the Barrow Site.

Your skills and experiences:

• Mechanical, Engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing background.
• Experience reading technical drawings.
• Broad understanding of Quality Inspection techniques.
• HNC level qualification or relevant experience in a trade background.

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 Quality Inspector team:

Join a high-performing team where every piece of the Submarine will pass through your hands. You'll collaborate with the MoD, external suppliers, and internal teams in a fast-paced, varied role involving problem-solving, quality assurance, and supplier engagement. Opportunities for UK travel, technical training, and career growth are available. We also offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers 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 assessment performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit roles based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth.

Closing Date: 26th May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.