Quality Manager

Job title:Quality Manager - Product AssuranceLocation: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular roleSalary: Negotiable, Depending on skills and experienceWhat you'll be doing:

This role will present you with the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the Product Assurance team where you will be managing the team, assuring products that are manufactured within the supply chain

You will have opportunities to help shape the Quality Strategy in terms of people, process, and toolset improvements

Performing Root Cause Analysis when escapes occur from suppliers via Field Engineering team and reach receipt inspection to the build line

Being an advocate of change, embracing new technology and implementing improved inspection methods / techniques along with new methods to gain Assurance of special process assurance within the supply chain

Assuring consistent and efficient processes are developed, improved and adhered to for Submarines to enable delivery of programmes to our customer and business expectations within given area of responsibility

Managing given budgets to ensure that the objectives of Submarine Solutions are realised

Your skills and experiences:

Have experience with Quality Leadership and influence

Quality skills / Quality experience

Familiar with Quality Root Cause Analysis

Data report writing, development and presentation skills

APQP / PPAP or FAIR knowledge would be advantageous

Benefits:You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Quality team:As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the Submarines Solutions Quality strategy is deployed within the relevant business area and that it is fully implemented and supportive of the business programmes, ensuring quality requirements for relevant products and programmes are addressed and are effectively met.This role is a key quality leadership role with full responsibility for the strategic direction of the product assurance team and reports direct to the Principal Quality Manager. You will have opportunities to help shape the Quality Strategy in terms of people, process, and toolset improvements.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 fulfil 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 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 your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 27th May 2024We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.