Senior Quality Engineer - Assurance

Job Title\: Senior Quality Engineer – Assurance

Location\: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite)

Grade\: S3

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager. If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you will be doing\:

In this role, you will be joining the SSNA Quality Team, supporting the business to maintain compliance with contractual arrangements and the local Quality Business Management System. You will undertake a range of Quality activities in accordance with relevant processes and procedures, managing your own workload, delivering results and escalating problem areas where necessary. As a competent Quality professional, you will support routine and more complex Quality Assurance activities within your area of responsibility, working with minimal supervision where appropriate. You will build effective relationships across the SSNA programme and relevant business areas, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help ensure that Quality objectives are understood and delivered.

Core duties\:

• Undertake routine and complex Quality Assurance activities, applying relevant policies, procedures, workmanship standards and risk assessments
• Conduct internal audits and support non-conformance management, Quality investigations and certification activities to maintain compliance
• Analyse Quality data to identify trends, investigate recurring issues and recommend corrective actions and improvements
• Produce accurate Quality reports and presentations, communicating findings, performance and objectives clearly
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business, contributing to team meetings, working groups and collaborative problem-solving
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while demonstrating strong Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) awareness and responsible business behaviours
• Manage your own workload and personal development, using company systems and software to deliver results and escalate risks or issues when required

Essential Skills\:

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance requirements, processes, procedures and Management Systems, including auditing and compliance
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver results independently, including handling complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting data, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions
• Understanding of non-conformance management, Quality investigations and continuous improvement
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across different business areas
• Competent in using company computer systems and software, with a proactive approach to personal development and escalating issues appropriately
• A strong understanding of how the business operates across Engineering and Build processes

The SSNA Quality Team\:

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will join part of the SSNA Quality Team, supporting the business in maintaining compliance with the customer quality requirements and delivering high standards across a range of activities. You’ll work alongside experienced Quality professionals and collaborate with stakeholders across the SSNA programme and Submarines business to support assurance, improve processes and drive effective problem-solving. The role will offer exposure to a broad range of Quality disciplines, providing opportunities to develop your technical knowledge, broaden your experience and contribute to continuous improvement.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.