Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Title\: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Location\: Portsmouth (Broad Oak or Naval Base) – Hybrid with supplier visits

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

Grade\: GG10

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.

Job Description\:

In this role you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, leading and driving of the supplier audit programme. You will represent the company as a trusted representative, during surveillance audits and in turn, lead cross functional groups and drive intended outcomes. Through doing so, you will build and improve productive and effective relationships with suppliers.

Core duties\:

• You will travel to suppliers’ sites (domestic and occasionally international) to conduct quality surveillance activities to assure our suppliers are achieving contractual requirements and product conformity including; Process audits & Product audits; PDVI, FATs
• You will support suppliers with their root cause identification and resolution of corrective actions via monitoring of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
• You will work with suppliers directly to support creation and execution of correction action plans to address process failures, where appropriate
• You will provide support and assistance to suppliers in their facilitation of Quality Plans and improvement activities
• You will conduct validation audits of new suppliers against requirements
• You will interface and liaise with appropriate areas of the Business to ensure work schedules are met and results are effectively communicated and deployed
• You will generate supplier performance metrics to aid monthly performance monitoring

Essential Skills\:

• You will have knowledge/understanding of Quality Management (e.g. ISO9001 / EN9100) standards
• You will bring a clear understanding of how to apply policies, procedures and processes, to the role. This will be demonstrated by your ability to drive and deliver results, whilst communicating clearly & effectively both verbally and in writing
• You will be able to apply the full range of quality engineering tools and techniques (e.g. 8D, 5Ys, Fishbone etc)
• You will have experience as a Lead Internal auditor (ISO 9001)

The Supply Chain Warship Support & Products Team\:

This is an opportunity to gain exposure through supplier visits, both domestic and international in this role, and forge key working relationships and ensure standards are upheld through a vast range of suppliers that are covered by this team. You will also demonstrate your ability to develop, prioritise and drive a detailed programme of work, helping to drive suppliers.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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 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\: 12th August 2026