Supplier Quality Engineer

BAE Systems.; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Rochester, Kent

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting and delivering the functional objective to continuously improve supply chain quality
• Working in conjunction with procurement, Quality and Programme teams to proactively identify and address supply chain quality issues and drive continuous improvement activities
• Continually reduce the number of defects during the manufacturing cycle at BAE Systems through improved supplied quality
• Supporting and executing risk-based annual audit plan, prepare, execute, measure and monitor and ensure timely closure of findings
• Improving supplier performance and Quality capability
• Overseeing and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Following up on any Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) to ensure effectivity of preventative action
• Weekly travel to UK supplier sites is required for this role

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven experience in quality management within a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with quality certification and regulatory standards, including EN 9100
• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration, with the ability to challenge and drive an improvement-based culture

Desirable:

• Aerospace or automotive industry experience

Benefits:

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 Quality team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, technically driven team dedicated to enhancing supplier capabilities and tackling technical challenges within a leading global organisation. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the selection and ongoing evaluation of suppliers for avionic products. The team collaborates closely with international suppliers and key stakeholders to assess their capabilities, address process issues, and resolve supply chain challenges, making a significant impact on our Quality and broader procurement functions.

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.

Closing Date: 29th 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.