Job Title: Principal Quality EngineerLocation: Barrow-In-FurnessWe offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: From £40,748 – depending on skills and experienceJob DescriptionLeading and supporting major quality improvement projectsDeveloping new and innovative solutions to long-standing issuesWorking directly with manufacture and build teams to deliver quality improvementUsing industry recognised toolsets such as Six Sigma (training provided)Leading root-cause analysis sessions with cross-functional teamsKey interface with customer and partners, building customer assuranceYour Skills and ExperiencesExperience in driving improvements to completion with validated resultsProven problem identification and resolution skills in fast-paced environmentKnowledge of quality tools including FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, 8D (investigations)Degree within Engineering or Manufacturing field or equivalent experienceBenefitsAs 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 Quality Engineering team will introduce a fresh approach to Quality, embedding best practices and advanced tools to engineer quality at the core of our programmes.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 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 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 nationality 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 achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum. 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: 28th October 2025. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr