Quality Controller

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Controller

Location: Towcester- Full time on site

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 £47,059 (DOE)

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:

You’ll support the delivery of safe, compliant defence aerospace products by monitoring and assuring production staff competency, while driving reductions in non-conformance within a growing production environment. You’ll lead and support structured root cause analysis of quality issues, applying RCCA, 5 Whys, DMAIC, 8D and Six Sigma to deliver sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

Core duties:

• Support the delivery of safe, compliant defence aerospace products by monitoring and assuring production staff competency, while driving and supporting the reduction of non-conformance activities within a growing production environment
• Support the resolution of quality issues through structured root cause analysis, applying methodologies such as RCCA, 5 Whys, DMAIC, 8D, and Six Sigma to drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions
• Facilitate Material Review Boards (MRBs) with key stakeholders, ensuring timely decision-making and driving issues through to effective and resolution
• Liaise with and be responsible for ATS Supplier Quality to resolve issues with bought-in raw materials and components

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in a quality control role within a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Experience driving change initiatives and implementing continuous improvement activities
• Level 3 apprenticeship, degree, or equivalent industry experience in a relevant discipline
• Knowledge of ISO9001

The ATS Quality Team

Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) brings together Micro & Nano Systems (Filton) and Microwave Materials (Towcester) to deliver cutting-edge R&D and production capabilities that provide innovative, competitive solutions to our customers.

This role is based in Towcester and sits within FalconWorks. Joining the Quality Team to support the advanced and agile research for the technology development for the Air Sector.

As a Quality Controller, you will work closely with Operations and Engineering to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and compliance requirements. You will deliver a broad range of planned quality assurance activities, providing confidence to management that quality standards are effectively deployed across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing environment focused on future technologies. The role offers exposure to both R&D and production activities, working within a collaborative UK-wide team. This role is a perfect development opportunity, benefiting from tailored training and shared learning.

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: 1st May 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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