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Quality Engineer - APQP

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Posted 7 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria LA13 9TD

Contract type

Full Time

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  • BAE Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer - APQP for a 12-month contract at their Barrow-in-Furness location, with an hourly rate of £47.11/hour inside IR35.
  • The role involves supporting the Submarine Nuclear New Assembly Programme by implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning processes within the supply chain.
  • Candidates should have strong expertise in APQP and supplier quality assurance, along with experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting, particularly with mechanical products.
  • Essential skills include proficiency in Minitab and Excel, excellent stakeholder management, and familiarity with aerospace quality standards and frameworks like ISO 9001 and EN9100.
  • This is a full-time position requiring security clearance (BPSS + SC) and involves bi-weekly supplier site visits.
Role: Quality Engineer - APQP Client: BAE Systems Location: Barrow-in-Furness  (with bi-weekly supplier site visits)Hourly Rate: £47.11/hour Umbrella - Inside IR35Contract Length: 12 months (likely extension)Working Hours: 37 hours/week, full-time onsiteSecurity Clearance: BPSS + SC  OverviewBAE Systems Submarines seeks a skilled Quality Engineer -APQP to support the Submarine Nuclear New Assembly (SNNA) Programme, focusing on the rollout of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes within the supply chain.This is a delivery-focused, supplier-facing quality assurance role – not inspection-based – aimed at building strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support mechanical product development.  Key Responsibilities
  • Roll out and embed APQP, PPAP, FAIR and associated tools within the supply chain
  • Train and coach suppliers and internal stakeholders on APQP methodologies
  • Collaborate closely with buyers and the supply chain team on supplier development
  • Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and manage First Article Inspections
  • Use data analysis tools such as Minitab and Excel to drive improvements
  • Lead supplier audits, resolve non-conformances, and support quality investigations
  • Present findings and reports to stakeholders across the business
  Essential Skills & Experience (not all are essential) 
  • Strong expertise in APQP and supplier quality assurance
  • Experience working with mechanical products in a manufacturing or engineering setting
  • Familiarity with First Article, FMVAs, MSA, and aerospace quality standards
  • Proficiency with Minitab, Excel, and data interpretation tools
  • Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills
  • Understanding of ISO 9001 / AS9145 / EN9100 frameworks
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and quality standards
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