Job Description
Quality Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Glascoed, South Wales
Working Arrangements: Full-time Onsite, Monday to Thursday
Duration: 6 months
Hourly Rate: £22.69 PAYE or £30.41 Umbrella
The Role
We are seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to support operational compliance, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our Quality Management System.
You will play a key role in reducing defects, supporting audits, resolving quality issues, and improving manufacturing performance within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure compliance with specifications and ISO 9001 standards
2. Review shop floor documentation, drawings, and first-off approvals
3. Support internal and external audits
4. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
5. Monitor reject, rework, and RFT data
6. Drive continuous improvement to reduce cost and improve efficiency
7. Support non-conformance and quality issue management
8. Work with Manufacturing Engineering to enhance QMS processes
About You
9. Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, automotive, nuclear, medical devices, etc.)
10. ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certified
11. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
12. Confident reviewing technical drawings and specifications
13. Knowledge of Lean, 8D, RCA, and Six Sigma tools
14. Engineering qualification (Degree, HNC/HND) or equivalent experience