Lead Quality Engineer

BAE Systems
Adelaide
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 5-7 yearsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Root cause analysis","Continuous improvement","Quality documentation","Ability to navigate ambiguity"]

Lead inspection and test planning for the SSN AUKUS Program, creating Inspection and Test Plans (including delta updates) aligned to build strategy, drawings, and change implementation. Apply APQP requirements to run Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, develop quality assurance inspection/testing forms, and lead quality investigations using metrics and root-cause improvement. Support program assurance activities, including completion management records and build assurance working groups.

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BAE Systems
BAE Systems
2 days ago

Lead Quality Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead inspection and test planning for the SSN AUKUS Program, creating Inspection and Test Plans (including delta updates) aligned to build strategy, drawings, and change implementation. Apply APQP requirements to run Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, develop quality assurance inspection/testing forms, and lead quality investigations using metrics and root-cause improvement. Support program assurance activities, including completion management records and build assurance working groups.
Location: Adelaide
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop Inspection and Test Plans aligned to build strategy and Stage 3 drawings, including delta ITPs for change implementation.
  • •Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis in line with APQP requirements.
  • •Develop inspection and test forms for assurance activities such as NDT, dry surveys, and tank testing.
  • •Lead quality investigations, analyze quality metrics, and drive root cause improvements.
  • •Facilitate build assurance activities including completion management environment records, Build Assurance Working Groups, and review boards for non-conformance and program materials.

Key Requirements

  • •5-7 years of demonstrated experience in Quality Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) within complex manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
  • •Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, or an advanced trade qualification.
  • •Strong quality documentation experience, including supplier approval/qualification, ITP development/approval, and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
  • •Sound understanding of inspection planning, quality assurance methodologies, and root cause analysis techniques.
  • •Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt desirable) and strong stakeholder management to lead investigations and continuous improvement.
Experience:5-7 yearsManufacturingIndustrial engineeringEngineering environmentsQuality engineering
Skills:Stakeholder managementRoot cause analysisContinuous improvementQuality documentationAbility to navigate ambiguity
Certifications:Lean Six Sigma
Tech Stack:APQPITPISO 9001FMEANDTLean Six SigmaCompletion Management Environment

Eligibility

Nationality:Australian National
Security Clearance:Defence security clearance

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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