Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Scotstoun , Glasgow. Hybrid 2-3 days/week onsite. 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 £46,000 (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.

Core duties:

• Undertake ISO 9001 (and AQAP 2110) audits to a high standard
• Undertake assigned quality investigations to a high standard, typically following the 8D methodology
• Lead the closure of correction, root cause / corrective and improvement actions
• Undertaking assurance activities such as quality process confirmations and compliance checks as part of the businesses 3 lines of defence model
• Liaison with third party auditors such as Lloyds Register and customer
• Implementation of quality tools and techniques across the business and coaching others on their use
• Support cost of poor quality activities, helping to realise sustainable benefits
• Support the implementation of Zero-Defect Culture/Right First Time across the business and predict, prevent, protect

Essential Skills:

• Internal auditor qualified with IRCA Lead auditor qualification advantageous
• Strong quality management knowledge, particularly within the areas of quality and product assurance
• In depth knowledge of management systems, including ISO 9001
• In depth knowledge and experience of Quality tools and techniques

The Quality Assurance Team

Senior Quality Engineer is a key and influential role within the Quality Function (approx. 23 professionals), reporting to a Lead Quality Engineer within the wider Quality Assurance team (approx. 12). The role involves engagement with all areas of the business, regular contact with process owners, governance leads, heads of functions and Sector / Group.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to undertake assurance of the Naval Ships business management system, driver our compliance to ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements and undertake root cause quality investigations across the Functions and Programmes using proven methodologies. The role has full exposure to all areas and all levels of the Naval Ships organisation.

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 April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 4th May.

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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