Senior Quality Controller

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the investigation, containment, and resolution of quality issues relating to complex products made in a high pace manufacturing facility
• Hold the authority for issuing Certificates of Conformity assuring the As-Built vs As-Designed condition of our products
• Ensure all non-conformance is managed in line with the Quality Management System. Including product and processes within our internal and external supply chains
• Work collaboratively with other functional areas to drive a positive Quality culture that pro-actively drives long-term improvement
• Establish and maintain proactive relationships with both internal and external customers and suppliers
• Lead a team of professional Quality Controllers and support their training and development
• Support and deputise for the Quality manager in senior business reviews when needed

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Quality or Engineering Bachelor’s degree or relevant apprenticeship
• Knowledge of quality requirements for aerospace and defence contracts (e.g., AS9100, AS9102, AS9145)
• Relevant experience in Quality, Engineering, or Operations within a manufacturing setting
• A logical approach to problem-solving with experience applying standard tools and techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Desirable:

• Chartered status in Quality or Engineering, or actively working towards it

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The US Programmes Quality team:

The US Programmes Quality team consists of approximately 60 people and is responsible for ensuring Quality standards are maintained to the satisfaction of our internal and external customers. Predominantly supplying the F35 programme, we work with production and in-service teams to provide governance, assurance and problem-solving expertise across a range of product types.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 22nd January 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.

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