Quality Engineer/ Senior Quality Engineer

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Job Title: Quality Engineer/Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Rochester, Onsite

Referral Scheme Bonus: £1000

Grade: 8/9

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description:

As a Quality Engineer/Senior Quality Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that programme quality requirements are consistently met across all stages of the product lifecycle.

Core duties:

  • Taking responsibility for the resolution of quality issues through the structured application of problem solving and root cause analysis techniques
  • Being the primary focal point for customer quality concerns including investigating and writing failure and repair reports
  • Supporting customer and regulatory audits to ensure compliance to contractual flow downs and sector accreditations
  • Working with key stakeholders. Leading continuous improvement initiatives within projects and across operations to support the strategic goals of the site
  • Gaining further knowledge and experience in the Quality role within the manufacturing lifecycle, processes including non-conformance management, auditing, Verification and Validation

Essential Skills:

  • HNC or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Previous experience within a Quality Engineering environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of Quality Systems requirements
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools and techniques

The Quality team:

Exciting opportunities exist within the Operations Technical Support function to work as part of an integrated team comprising of Quality, manufacturing and Production Engineers working on products manufactured at our Electronic Systems site in Rochester.

With the right behaviours, drive and willingness to learn we will provide personal development and training opportunities to complement your role and future progression within the organisation.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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: 28th October 2026