Lead Quality Engineer
Added 25 Sept · still live
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Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2481 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 53% sure that is the right code. BAE Systems is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Also possible | £33,800 Clears | £38,600 Clears | £43,400 Clears | £48,200 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Title: Lead Quality Engineer
Location: Scotstoun. Onsite 3 days a week
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: up to £55,000 dependant on skills & experience
Who We Are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description
The position holder will lead quality assurance activities at ship integration level and across the supply chain for T26 Combat Systems projects, ensuring suppliers and operations teams deliver work right first time. Responsibilities include facilitating complex problem solving, identifying improvement opportunities, promoting effective processes and best practices, preparing reports, witnessing key events, and approving internal and supplier deliverables. The role operates within a complex, dynamic environment requiring effective stakeholder management across BAE Systems, suppliers, and customers. Success depends on communication, prioritisation, initiative, and the ability to guide, influence, coach, and develop others to achieve quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Core Duties
Location: Scotstoun. Onsite 3 days a week
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: up to £55,000 dependant on skills & experience
Who We Are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description
The position holder will lead quality assurance activities at ship integration level and across the supply chain for T26 Combat Systems projects, ensuring suppliers and operations teams deliver work right first time. Responsibilities include facilitating complex problem solving, identifying improvement opportunities, promoting effective processes and best practices, preparing reports, witnessing key events, and approving internal and supplier deliverables. The role operates within a complex, dynamic environment requiring effective stakeholder management across BAE Systems, suppliers, and customers. Success depends on communication, prioritisation, initiative, and the ability to guide, influence, coach, and develop others to achieve quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Core Duties
- You will lead complex problem-solving activities, engaging stakeholders across the business and supply chain, including senior leaders
- Guide cross-functional project teams in applying processes, standards, and industry best practices effectively
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- Experience/knowledge of quality management systems, the process approach, problem solving and standards such as ISO 9001 and AQAP within regulated environments
- Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels and adapt messages for reporting, collaboration, and problem-solving
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, drive continuous improvement, and deliver results in demanding environments
- Experience/knowledge of design requirements management, verification & validation, product lifecycle management, ideally within defence, manufacturing, engineering, or quality environments.
Join the T26 Combat & Complex Systems Quality Assurance crew to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams focused on the design and integration of complex systems, both on ship and in the supply chain, for hardware and software, across a broad variety of deliverables and challenges.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 9th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 9th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality control and planning engineers (SOC 2481) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~52k in sampleSOC 2481
- Middle half £35,620–52,676
- Median £43,576
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BAE Systems holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2481 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.