Job Description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Assurance 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

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting a key defence programme. This is a hybrid role based in either Sheffield or Barrow, with some travel to UK supplier sites as 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.