Senior Quality Inspector (Pipe - Internal Manufacturing)

Job Title: Senior Quality Inspector (Pipe - Internal Manufacturing)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Grade: S3

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you will be doing:

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll play an important role in supporting production activities across our Internal Manufacturing facility. Working as part of the Quality team, you’ll carry out quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process, helping to ensure products meet the required standards, specifications and customer requirements. You’ll use precision measuring equipment, engineering drawings and technical instructions to inspect products and verify quality. You’ll also be responsible for creating and maintaining accurate quality records, ensuring inspection information is captured and made available to support the wider business.

Core duties:

• Provide Quality inspection support to production activities and ensure Quality Control requirements are consistently maintained
• Carry out inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Create, maintain and store accurate Quality records
• Support the identification and resolution of Quality issues
• Work collaboratively with production teams and internal customers, while maintaining a strong customer focus throughout all activities
• Demonstrate good organisational skills and manage inspection activities effectively

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good customer focus and communication skills
• Pipe manufacture experience within an internal manufacturing environment
• Basic IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to understand and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Willingness to work shifts, including days and nights

The Quality Team:

The Internal Manufacturing Quality team consists of 17 inspectors across a shift system of days and nights. The team ultimately provide support to the facility ensuring Quality Control is maintained and deliverable Quality records are created and delivered to our records team. Support is provided to both the Astute and Dreadnought programmes and we will be getting ready to support SSNA in the future. There are opportunities for development within the team, you will be given the opportunity to enhance skills that support career growth. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.