Head of quality – engineering Work, Jobs in Lancaster, Lan (with Salaries)

Head of Quality – Engineering
BAE Systems —Warton
- £74,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
8d
Head of Projects and Renewals
Blackpool Transport Services —Blackpool
- £60,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Head of Operations
M Group —Preston
- Engineering
- Business development
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Engineering Team Leader
Kendal Nutricare —Kendal
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Early Careers and Skills Development Coach
BAE Systems —Samlesbury
- £46,702 a year
7d
Communications Manager
BAE Systems —Warton
- £65,498 a year
14d
Site Manager (Private Label Nutrition) - THG Manufacturing
THG —Blackpool
- Monday to Friday
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Engineering Governance Lead
BAE Systems —Preston
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
14d
Inspection Supervisor
Precision Polymer Engineering Limited —Blackburn
- £40,068.06 - £44,074.87 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Supervising experience
6d
Procurement Leader – Construction Major Projects
BAE Systems —Barrow-In-Furness
- £52,000 a year
- Construction
- Communication skills
Senior HR Advisor
Precision Polymer Engineering Limited —Blackburn
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Annual leave
14d
Industrialisation Manager
Precision Polymer Engineering Limited —Blackburn
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Leadership
14d
Project Engineer
Recycling Lives Services —Preston
- £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Electrical Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
New Product Introduction Project Lead
Precision Polymer Engineering Limited —Blackburn
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Agile
14d
Technical Fellow (Additive Manufacturing)
University of Sheffield —Blackburn
- £48,822 - £65,509 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer networking
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Setting Out Engineer
Addison —Thornton Cleveleys
- Organisational skills
- Construction
- Communication skills
Civil Construction Manager
Addison —Thornton Cleveleys
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Programmable logic controllers
Deputy Manager
Castore —Fleetwood
- Sales
- IT
- Leadership
Quick apply
Senior Bid Writer
Eric Wright Group Limited —Preston
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Installation Engineer
Elap Engineering Limited —Accrington
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- Travel
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Head of Quality – Engineering

BAE Systems -
Warton

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Job details

£74,100 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Engineering
Continuous improvement
Root cause analysis

Full job description

Location

Warton , United Kingdom

Air

Quality, assurance and audit

Experienced professionals

Job Title: Head of Quality – Engineering

Location: Warton, Hybrid, 3 days per week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £74,100 plus performance bonus and car allowance

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As Head of Quality – Engineering, you’ll lead the delivery of Quality Assurance activity across the Engineering function, providing leadership to a team of Quality professionals supporting multiple programmes, platforms and business areas.

Working closely with Engineering leaders and stakeholders across Air, you’ll ensure quality, governance and assurance activities are effectively deployed while driving continuous improvement, compliance and operational performance across the function. You’ll play a key role in supporting product capability development, quality strategy and business performance across a diverse portfolio of programmes.

Core duties:

Lead and develop a team of Quality professionals supporting Engineering activities across Air
Ensure quality, regulatory and assurance requirements are effectively deployed across the Engineering function, including oversight of Independent System Monitoring activities
Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of quality governance frameworks, management systems and assurance processes
Work with Engineering and programme stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and enhance operational performance
Lead quality investigations, root cause analysis and lessons learnt activities to support business and customer outcomes
Support the development and delivery of Engineering quality strategy, ensuring alignment to functional and business objectives
Monitor quality performance, risks and trends, using data and insight to drive improvement initiatives and inform decision-making across the function
Work with the Head of Engineering Governance & Assurance to establish measures for process effectiveness and establish quality metrics across Engineering delivery activities

Essential Skills:

HNC, degree or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience leading Quality, Assurance or Continuous Improvement activities within a complex organisation
Experience managing and developing teams within a technical, operational or engineering environment
Experience implementing governance, assurance or compliance frameworks
Experience using quality improvement methodologies, audit practices and root cause analysis techniques

The team:

The Quality team supports Engineering activities across a diverse portfolio of programmes and platforms, providing assurance, governance and continuous improvement expertise. The team works closely with Engineering leaders, programme teams and customers to ensure quality standards are maintained while supporting operational effectiveness and business performance.

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.

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: 17th June 2026

We 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.

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head of quality – engineering jobs in lancaster, lan

Head of Quality – Engineering

Head of Projects and Renewals

Head of Operations

Engineering Team Leader

Early Careers and Skills Development Coach

Communications Manager

Site Manager (Private Label Nutrition) - THG Manufacturing

Engineering Governance Lead

Inspection Supervisor

Procurement Leader – Construction Major Projects

Senior HR Advisor

Industrialisation Manager

Project Engineer

New Product Introduction Project Lead

Technical Fellow (Additive Manufacturing)

Setting Out Engineer

Civil Construction Manager

Deputy Manager

Senior Bid Writer

Installation Engineer

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