Manufacturing Governance and Assurance Team Member

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Governance and Assurance Team Member

Location: Samlesbury, Hybrid – 4 days minimum onsite

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

Salary: £49,400+ depending on 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.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, the candidate will lead and coordinate Manufacturing Governance & Assurance activities across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with key industry standards while supporting the integrity and quality of manufacturing operations. They will take ownership of governance tools and systems such as the Manufacturing Assurance Statement (MAS), Manufacturing Document Management System (MDMS) and the wider Business Management System (BMS), helping to shape and improve governance processes across the Manufacturing Function. The role also involves analysing assurance data to identify trends and risks, driving continuous improvement through action plans, and conducting Process Confirmations across the manufacturing estate to assess performance and best practice. Working closely with stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor teams to senior leaders, they will provide guidance on governance queries, support audits and document management activities, and produce engaging governance reports and insights for senior reviews while contributing to the rollout of new governance systems and capabilities.

Core duties:

• You’ll bring experience in governance, assurance, or quality management within a complex manufacturing environment, with the ability to interpret and apply standards such as BS/EN9100:2015 and RA5835.
• You’ll demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interrogate assurance data, identify risks or performance gaps, and develop clear, actionable improvement plans that drive operational performance.
• You’ll be a confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence, challenge and present insights to stakeholders at all levels, including senior managers and Directors.
• You’ll have strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, enabling you to manage documentation, analyse data and produce clear, professional reports within governance frameworks.

The Manufacturing Governance & Assurance (G&A) Team:

You’ll join the Manufacturing Governance & Assurance (G&A) Team within the Air Manufacturing function, supporting compliance and continuous improvement across multiple sites including Warton, Towcester and Filton. Working across programmes such as F-35, E&I and FalconWorks, you’ll gain valuable exposure to a range of technologies, products and operational environments. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop experience in governance frameworks, assurance activities and business management systems, while working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and contributing to the ongoing improvement of governance processes.

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: 20th March 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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