Manufacturing Inspection & Control Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Inspection & Control Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – on-site only

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

Salary: Up to £45,500 depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

Joining the quality team, you will undertake inspections of the product during Build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans. You will also be capable of managing own tasks, delivering results and providing coaching and mentoring to junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base area.

Core duties:

• You will be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes and apply in their related area
• You will participate in the development, maintenance and modification of processes and procedures in assigned areas Responsible for conducting the verification of non-conformances
• You will liaise / interface with appropriate areas of the business to build and maintain effective relationships
• You will utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure tolerances of the product and record any non-conformance
• You will be responsible for conducting Quality investigations; Report results of inspections using agreed processes and identify trends to support improvement activities
• You will represent the department at local Quality reviews and liaise with the customer when required

Essential Skills:

• You will bring a quality control/assurance background in a Manufacturing, workshop environment
• You will understand the technology and tools applicable to the discipline, including investigations
• You will have the ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements and cascade to others
• You will have a working knowledge of facilitating Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc. gathering and analysing evidence cross functionally
• You will be effective at action management and verification

The Quality Team:

You will deal with emergent issues and anticipate and escalate problems where required. This includes resolving issues that showcases your knowledge and judgement and ability to escalate complex issues. Through Conducting specialist Quality activities in accordance with relevant processes and procedures, you will demonstrate your technical knowledge to be a Process Owner / mandatory stakeholder in your specialist Quality discipline. Domain areas include, but are not limited to: Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Structural / Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (Weld Inspection), Receipt Inspection, Sheet Metalwork, Acoustic Tiling

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.

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: 19th June 2026

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.

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