OverviewJob Title: Principal Quality Engineer – Product AssuranceLocation: Barrow-In-Furness. OnsiteSalary: From £42,215 depending on skills and experienceResponsibilitiesOrganising and managing project tasks through Confluence and JiraFacilitating ongoing project updates by maintaining communication with team members to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely progress across all deliverablesCollect and consolidate relevant data from multiple sources to support informed decision-making for department headsOrganising and analysing data and reporting out in the appropriate forumSupporting a rotating team of SMEs (subject matter experts) during their projectsQualificationsProficient in Microsoft Office, with considerable experience in ExcelUnderstanding of project management principles and practicesStakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levelsEngineering apprenticeship or HNC in mechanical engineeringPrevious experience training or mentoringExperience with Six Sigma methodologies and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processesBenefitsAs 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.The SQA Product Assurance Modernisation teamThe SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) Product Assurance Modernisation is a brand-new team focusing on evolving working methods, processes, systems and management within Product Assurance. This opportunity will put you at the heart of making a real difference to Product Assurance and SQA.We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 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: 8th October 2025We 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.#LI-SV1#LI-Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr