Quality Systems Lead Auditor

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Systems Lead Auditor

Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite

Salary: Circa £55,000 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.

Job Description:

The Quality Systems Lead Auditor plays a key role in ensuring our business maintains a robust and value‑adding quality management system. You will lead the internal audit programme, act as the focal point for EN/IA 9100 external certification, and drive continuous improvement through effective corrective action management. The role also supports future regulatory transitions and requires occasional travel to other BAE Systems facilities to ensure consistent compliance and audit delivery.

Core duties:

• Deliver an effective internal audit process that drives value as well as compliance
• Act as the point of contact for external EN/IA 9100 certification activity
• Own the delivery and maintenance of external certification compliance
• Ensure timely closure of corrective actions arising from audits
• Manage the transition to future versions of IA 9100 and updates to Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Articles
• Maintain compliance with sections 4, 5, 6 and 9 of EN/IA 9100

Essential Skills:

• Internal auditing experience within an ISO 9001 (minimum) certified business
• Experience managing external certification audits to ISO 9001 (minimum)
• EN9100 experience (advantageous but not essential)

The Quality Assurance Team:

You’ll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative Quality team at BAE Systems, working within a global defence and aerospace organisation known for engineering excellence and continuous improvement. The team is passionate about driving value through robust quality systems, supporting each other’s development, and maintaining the highest standards across our operations. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, offers exposure to complex programmes, and connects you with colleagues across multiple BAE Systems sites.

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: 7th April 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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