Overview

Lead Quality Engineer at BAE Systems, Glasgow, Scotstoun. This role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on skills and experience).

Responsibilities

• To lead on the implementation of the Business Management System (BMS) policy, process and management of the BMS toolset including Nimbus, training and coaching the business on the use of the BMS
• To lead a team of Quality professionals, tasked at driving and delivering Quality management deliverables across the Naval Ships business
• To lead on the development and maintenance of end to end process mapping of the Naval Ships business
• To lead on stakeholder and customer engagement related to the BMS – such as the Process Governance Board, Customer Meetings and Group Quality
• To lead the project to align the Naval Ships BMS with the requirements of the new Corporate Enterprise BMS (GBTEC BIC) which will be deployed in 2026
• Support on Information and Record Management (IRM) on behalf of the Quality Function
• Lead assigned ISO 9001:2015 / AQAP 2110 audits and Quality Investigations

Required skills and experience

• Comprehensive understanding and experience of Business/Quality Management Systems
• Strong process mapping skills and experience, with the ability to run workshops and use process mapping software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present information at all levels of the business
• Understanding and comfortable using SharePoint and Microsoft Office products
• Lead Auditor trained

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Business Management System (BMS) Team

The BMS Lead Quality Engineer is a key and influential role within the Quality Function, with line management of 2 direct reports (BMS Team), reporting to a Quality Manager. The BMS Team is part of the wider Quality Function team and sits within the central Quality Function. 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 manage and develop the Naval Ships business management system, drive our compliance to ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements, deliver improvements and work with Group to enable a successful transition across to the Enterprise GBTEC BIC business management system from 2026 onwards.

Other aspects of the role involves undertaking assigned ISO 9001:2015/AQAP 2110 QMS audits and quality investigations using proven methodologies. Line management of 2 quality professionals and coaching of others on the BMS, including quality apprentices, provides the opportunity to develop leadership skills.

Why BAE Systems

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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 at 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 and application

Closing Date: 9 September 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 15 September 2025. 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.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing