Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Hourly Rate: £37.14 (Umbrella)
Location: Sheffield or Barrow (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Travel: Some UK travel required
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Experience:
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.
Client: BAE Systems
Hourly Rate: £37.14 (Umbrella)
Location: Sheffield or Barrow (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Travel: Some UK travel required
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers across all quality-related activities, including First Article Inspections (FAIs).
- Identify adverse trends and implement effective corrective actions within the supply chain.
- Apply quality process improvement techniques to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide mentoring support to junior quality professionals.
- Maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Project Quality Plans.
- Promote quality excellence across both internal teams and the supplier network.
- Support quality certification, planning, risk assessment and non-conformance management.
- Lead or support audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Solid experience in supplier quality assurance, including auditing and improvement planning.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, EN9100, and FAI AS9102 standards.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and PFMEA.
- Experience using quality data systems and reporting tools.
- Desirable but not essential: knowledge of welding, machining, or casting processes.
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.
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