Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Prestwick, Hybrid – 3 days per week on site + Potential supplier site visits within the UK

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

Salary: £40,699+ (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.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will support civil aircraft supplier approvals and help ensure the business stays fully compliant with requirements linked to the Production Organisation Approval (CAA Part 21G). You’re in charge of completing audits across a diverse supplier base and contribute to internal QMS audit activity, applying sound judgement and a consistent approach.

Be responsible for keeping the management system current and effective by working closely with process owners to implement timely updates. You will also review and refine quality policies, processes and procedures to maintain alignment with regulatory expectations and support reliable, compliant operations.

Core duties:

• You have experience working with EN9100, ISO9001 and CAA Part 21G/21J approval environments
• You’re familiar with civil aircraft operating under Product Type Certificates and the quality assurance activities that support them
• You bring capability in using quality improvement tools and techniques to strengthen processes and outcomes
• You’re able to complete audits confidently across suppliers and internal teams
• You have a structured, detail‑focused approach to reviewing quality policies, processes and procedures
• You’re comfortable working with process owners to implement compliant, timely updates to the management system

The Reginal Aircraft Quality Team:

The team supports quality assurance across the regional aircraft business, working from Prestwick’s growing engineering hub. As the business expands, the team’s remit will broaden into military projects, creating a collaborative environment with development opportunities and exposure to an evolving, multi‑domain project landscape.

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: 27th 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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