Lead Quality Engineer

• You will lead complex problem-solving activities, engaging stakeholders across the business and supply chain, including senior leaders
• Guide cross-functional project teams in applying processes, standards, and industry best practices effectively
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives across business processes and products
• You will build solid, collaborative relationships with suppliers, influencing and engaging stakeholders up to executive level
• Witness key project events, review outcomes, and approve deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.

• Experience/knowledge of quality management systems, the process approach, problem solving and standards such as ISO 9001 and AQAP within regulated environments
• Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels and adapt messages for reporting, collaboration, and problem-solving
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, drive continuous improvement, and deliver results in demanding environments
• Experience/knowledge of design requirements management, verification & validation, product lifecycle management, ideally within defence, manufacturing, engineering, or quality environments.

Join the T26 Combat & Complex Systems Quality Assurance crew to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams focused on the design and integration of complex systems, both on ship and in the supply chain, for hardware and software, across a broad variety of deliverables and challenges.

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.

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: 9th October 2026