Senior Quality Engineer

Responsibilities: Facilitating and leading defect reduction activities through effective RCCA and Six Sigma (DMAIC). Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions within required timescales. Developing and managing key performance indicators and reporting accordingly to the Quality and Operations teams. Chairing regular corrective action reviews with relevant stakeholders, recording actions and escalating problems where necessary. Improving external customer interaction through regular reviews, allowing two-way communication and effective collaboration. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for the definition and delivery of improvement plans within a manufacturing environment. The role will involve carrying out root cause analysis using industry-standard methods and managing the implementation of corrective actions with various stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to develop their Quality skill set and influence overall operational performance within the F-35 programme. The successful candidate will be joining a diverse and experienced quality organization and will be given tangible opportunities to engage in applicable training and personal development. 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 fulfill 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 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 organization. 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. Minimum Requirements: Knowledge and experience of problem-solving tools and techniques e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, 8D. Having the ability to build strong relationships and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement. Experience working within a Quality or Engineering role, ideally in the aerospace industry. Desirable: Experience of project management and Life Cycle Management. Knowledge and experience of Process Management within a manufacturing setting. Knowledge of Quality requirements for aerospace and defence contracts (e.g. AS9100). As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

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