Graduate Submarines Supplier Quality Assurance Barrow Cumbria September 2024

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DescriptionJob Title Supplier Quality Assurance GraduateLocation BarrowBAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Graduate Programme you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business.The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.Salary £34,000 + £2,000 welcome bonusWhat you will be doingThe BAE Systems Supplier Quality Team work closely with the suppliers to ensure that all goods are delivered right first time, every time.Through collaborative working, the team engages with the supplier throughout the lifecycle from contract to delivery.As a Quality Graduate you will learn how to apply Quality techniques to one of the most complex products in the world - a Nuclear Submarine.This will involve the use of advanced planning tools, supplier education, defect management and root cause analysis.A close working relationship with our Supply Chain, Build and Engineering functions will allow you to understand the challenges that suppliers may encounter during manufacture.We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunitiesto get involved in something different around every corner.Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and support groups (called employee resource groups) which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role. To ensurewe retain our talented people, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning and a portfolio of high potential development programmes. We are also fully committed to supporting graduates to work towards professional registrationand Chartership with a range of professional institutes (e.g. the IET and IMechE). Our graduate scheme is accredited with a number of different professional institutes, which means that we have demonstrated high standards of delivery and support.Specific Activities May Include:• Experience the Submarine build process from contract placement to build delivery.• Work with other functions to build a diverse network of trusted colleagues.• Problem solve and engineer solutions in relation to the drive for Zero Defects.• Prepare and deliver presentations to the wider team on projects and investigations.• Understand and interpret what Supplier Quality is including the objective of the team, what they do and why it’s important. Identify the benefits to the business and programme of having a Supplier Quality team.On completion of this programme, you will become a Quality Engineer. Working with a team of subject matter experts, to ensure the various products and contracts conform to set quality and engineering standards. Working towards business milestones and havinga direct influence on major activities to enable build and schedule to improve cost performance and right first time.SkillsAs a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Surveying related subject.BenefitsYou’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2workand employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Team Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s rewarding workthat truly makes a difference. And as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team - driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realize your true potential. Why BAE SystemsThis is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds andparticularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, pleasespeak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Export control/SecurityPlease be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth maylimit those roles you can perform for the organisation.Qualification requirementsSurveying related subject.Start date (dd Month Year) 2nd September 2024 Length of contract Permanent contract