Quality Assurance Engineer - Supplier

Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Sheffield - Hybrid, (Occasional travel to alternative site as and when required) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role., You'll play an important role in supporting supplier quality assurance activities across a diverse portfolio of advanced weapon systems programmes. Working closely with suppliers, project teams and quality professionals, you'll help ensure products and processes meet industry standards, contractual requirements and programme milestones through effective assurance, audit and inspection activities. You'll contribute to supplier audits, non-conformance reviews and quality investigations, using quality systems and reporting tools to support continuous improvement across the supply chain. This role offers exposure to multi-layered engineering programmes, opportunities to develop supplier assurance knowledge and the chance to grow within a collaborative and quality-focused environment supporting critical defence capability. Core duties:

• Reviewing and maintaining supplier quality documentation, including FAIRs, Quality Plans and Inspection Test Plans
• Supporting non-conformance activities, helping investigate issues and implement effective corrective actions with suppliers
• Maintaining Material Review Boards, overseeing records, permits and stakeholder communication across quality activities
• Monitoring and updating quality data within business systems, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance documentation
• Building supplier and customer relationships, supporting audits, meetings and continuous improvement across the supply chain
  
  Qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level, or equivalent experience within quality or engineering environments
• Experience working within a quality-focused role, supporting compliance, assurance and continuous improvement activities
• Demonstratable supplier audit experience, supporting supplier performance and adherence to quality requirements and standards
• Considerable understanding of ISO 9001 standards and applying quality supervision processes within operational environments
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP to coordinate quality documentation, reporting and business records
The Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems Working at the centre of a major data transformation programme, this function shapes how data is structured, integrated and used across the organisation. By delivering advanced analytics and scalable data solutions, it drives innovation, supports strategic agreements and unlocks value to enable long-term business growth.

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., 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: 20th May 2026