Quality Assurance Engineer

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer

Would you like to work within the BAE Systems Weapon Systems UK Business the home of the M777 Light Towed Howitzer. We currently have a vacancy for a Quality Assurance Engineer at our site in Barrow in Furness.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer you will be responsible for assisting with oversight of the Quality Assurance System (QAS) to ensure the company meets applicable regulatory, legal, and internal quality standards.

This role will give you the opportunity to work within the Supply Chain function based at our Barrow facility. You will be working in support of a broad spectrum of artillery reviewing and assuring components from both the internal and external supply chain

Your main responsibilities as a Quality Assurance Engineer will involve:

Management of Product Quality Complaints (PQC); receipt, recording, processing and analysis of submissions and responses.

Management of key quality systems: elements relating to direct production support such as the non-conformance system and change management.

Management of the root cause analysis process coordinating activity with Engineering, Operations and the relevant Project Management teams

Management of document control capability and ensure all documents filing and archiving systems are accurate, up to date and maintained in accordance with best practice.

Maintain company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) relevant for the QMS and Regulatory requirements.

Advanced knowledge and management of Quality Management Systems built on ISO9001/ AS9100.

In depth experience of electronic QMS is desirable, and the ability to learn and adapt to new software packages is essential.

Contribute to the annual Quality Management Reviews including quality system metrics.

Reviewing and management of contractual agreements, legal documents and correspondence

Your skills and qualifications:

Practical experience in a Quality Assurance role and in particular in the management of compliant quality systems is essential

Essential Knowledge: ISO9001/AS9100 QMS | ISO18001 OHSMS | ISO14001 EMS | BSEN9102 FAIR

Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication essential, including the ability to write comprehensive technical reports

Practical experience in audit, audit management and change management is essential

Practical experience of running First Article Inspection programs for provision of process and product control

Desirable Knowledge: ISO27001 ISMS | ISO31000 RMS | ISO220301 BCM

Desirable Skills: BSc, MSc graduate in a science/engineering discipline preferably in a quality, scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a confident candidate who has the ability remain calm in a fast paced high pressured environment.

Location: Barrow

Salary: £34,708

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems – Weapon Systems UK

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services organisation in the USA, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, small and medium calibre barrels and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer's trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.

Our UK manufacturing site is based at BAE Systems Barrow in Furness site and is supported by a design team which includes Electronics, Software and Mechanical engineering disciplines . We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Our commitment to our employees and their development is always a priority and our investment in you means working for us will provide you with endless opportunities to create your desired career with us. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .