Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Scotstoun, min 1 day/week on site, depending on business needs. Travel to supplier’s premises will be required.

Salary: Up to £49,522 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.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will carry out supplier audits and product verifications while implementing Surveillance Plans, Quality Plans, and Inspection & Test Plans across the supply chain. You will assess supplier quality risk, review contractual quality requirements, and ensure readiness through Pre‑Production Reviews.

You will also ensure closure of supplier non‑conformances while identifying opportunities for improvement. Provide technical oversight by accurately interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, supporting consistent delivery of high‑quality products.

Core duties:

• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance and performance
• Perform product verifications against technical and contractual requirements
• Implemention of Surveillance Plans, Quality Plans, and Inspection & Test Plans
• Review and interpret contractual quality deliverables for accuracy and completeness
• Analyse and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
• Strong quality or technical engineering background
• CQI membership advantageous

The Supplier Quality Assurance Team

The role of Senior Quality Engineer is to assure that HCFP Systems supply chain base are adhering to their quality assurance & control obligations. You will be responsible for the conduct of Hunter Class Supplier Quality Assurance activities and for providing support to the BAE Systems Australia Hunter Class resident team in the UK.

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: 25th March 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 30th 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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