Quality Specialist

Regional Services; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is inviting applications for a Quality Assurance Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for compliance testing, managing product quality, conducting investigations, and guiding best QA practices in a collaborative environment. The company values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, aiming to create an inclusive workplace where all team members can thrive. Experience in quality assurance and relevant manufacturing sectors are preferred.

Benefits

Competitive employee benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated quality assurance experience.
• Highly experienced in production defects management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Quality Management Standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance testing and monitoring.
• Manage non-conformances for customer requirements.
• Conduct quality investigations and reporting.
• Provide coaching and support on quality assurance.
• Conduct internal audits and provide corrective actions.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Management of production defects

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Communication skills

Self-management skills

Education

Lead Auditor qualification

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We currently have a new and exciting opportunity for Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Strategic Surveillance business based at Edinburgh Parks, SA.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as 9 days fortnight working arrangement

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for performing a range of planned quality activities designed to provide assurance to management that quality practices are being effectively deployed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform compliance testing and monitoring to ensure the adherence to regulatory, license and standard requirements
• Manage non-conformances to ensure that products shipped meet customer requirements
• Conduct quality investigations and recommend, communicate and provide reporting of compliance and initiate remedial actions as required
• Provide coaching, advice and support to stakeholders on quality assurance related matters and processes
• Undertake quality process system activities including quality assurance reviews and validate data to ensure it meets program requirements
• Champion the quality assurance activities, ensuring quality standards/outcomes are achieved and in line with quality standards, program and company requirements
• Conduct internal audits and process checks and provide support with corrective and preventative actions
• Collaborate effectively and build good relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture
• Support/implement continuous improvement and quality engineering/assurance improvement activities and assist Quality planning activities in the business area including associated assurance activities
• Contribute to the management and effectiveness of the “business management system” process asset library

About YOU

• Demonstrated quality assurance experience and individuals with experience in advanced manufacturing, engineering or in a relevant field, will also be considered
• Highly experienced in management of production defects and handling of non-conforming product, including root cause analysis to prevent further recurrence
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, the ability to develop reports and documents
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build good relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under their own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
• An understanding of Quality, Safety, Environmental & Asset Management Standards (9100, 45001, 14001, 55001) and practices is regarded but not mandatory

Whilst not essential, a Lead Auditor qualification or a relevant technical qualification, or Maritime industry experience, will be highly regarded

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026’. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances