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
* Ensure compliance with specifications and ISO 9001 standards
* Review shop floor documentation, drawings, and first-off approvals
* Support internal and external audits
* Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Monitor reject, rework, and RFT data
* Drive continuous improvement to reduce cost and improve efficiency
* Support non-conformance and quality issue management
* Work with Manufacturing Engineering to enhance QMS processes
About You
* Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, automotive, nuclear, medical devices, etc.)
* ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certified
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Confident reviewing technical drawings and specifications
* Knowledge of Lean, 8D, RCA, and Six Sigma tools
* Engineering qualification (Degree, HNC/HND) or equivalent experience