Senior Quality Inspector

BAE Systems; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Senior Quality Inspector to ensure high-quality standards in submarine production. The role involves performing inspections, collaborating with teams, and maintaining documentation. Candidates with a mechanical or engineering background are encouraged to apply, as the position offers opportunities for travel and career development.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle2work Scheme

Employee Discounts

Potential Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, engineering, quality, or manufacturing.
• Previous QC inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing quality inspections and documenting receipt of procured parts.
• Accountability for quality inspections of externally manufactured products.

Skills

Mechanical

Engineering

Quality

Manufacturing

Technical Drawings

Quality Inspection Techniques

QC Inspection

Education

HNC Level Qualification

Job description

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:

• Performing Quality Inspections to BAE requirements, auditing, and documenting receipt of procured parts within the business.
• Understanding the Quality requirements, schedule, and priorities, ensuring the provision of an inspection service aligned with these.
• Producing high-quality records as an output of the production processes and inspections.
• Taking accountability for quality inspections of externally manufactured products, 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
• Previous QC inspection experience
• HNC level qualification or relevant experience in a trade background

Benefits:

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work scheme, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Quality Inspector team:

Join a high-performing team involved in passing every piece of the submarine. Collaborate with the MoD, external suppliers, and internal teams in a role that involves problem-solving, quality assurance, and supplier engagement. Opportunities for UK travel, technical training, and career development are available. Relocation support packages are offered across all submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach 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 that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit employment opportunities based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth.