Job Title

Senior Quality Engineer

Location

Glasgow – Scotstoun. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Salary

Up to £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.
• Undertake assurance activities such as quality process confirmations and compliance checks as part of the business’s three lines of defence modelli>
• Liaise with third‑party auditors such as Lloyds Register and customers.
• Implement quality tools and techniques across the business and coach 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.

Your Skills And Experiences

• Internal auditor qualified with IRCA Lead auditor qualification is 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.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee 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 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. It offers an exciting opportunity to undertake assurance of the Naval Ships business management system, drive compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements and undertake root‑cause quality investigations across 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?

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 that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles are subject to security and export‑control restrictions; applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard and, for some roles, higher levels of security vetting may be required.

Closing Date

5th November 2025 – Interviews will take place w/c 17th November.