The Career Opportunity

Would you like the opportunity to work in a challenging role that combines Quality, Production and Manufacturing (QPM) engineering responsibilities? We are currently recruiting for QPM Engineers to be based at our Electronic Systems site in Rochester, Kent.

This is a key role that will suit those with an interest in manufacturing within a challenging aerospace and defence manufacturing environment. More importantly, we seek individuals with the right behaviours, drive and willingness to learn and adapt as we provide personal development and training opportunities to complement the role.

The Role

This multi-disciplined role will allow you to design, implement, monitor and maintain the manufacturing systems and processes necessary to ensure product quality meets all our customer requirements.

Within the role, you will work as part of a multi-functional team supporting either a product family or set of processes within the operations organisation.


Your main responsibilities as a QPM Engineer within a Product focussed team will involve:

Ensuring programme quality requirements are met through all aspects of the product lifecycle

Taking ownership for the resolution of quality issues through the structured application of problem solving and root cause analysis techniques

Developing and improving processes and procedures, ensuring efficient and effective manufacture of our products, including the creation of build instructions for the shop floor, utilising MES and ERP tools

Leading continuous improvement initiatives within projects and across operations to support the sites strategic objectives such as the adoption of industry 4.0 digital manufacturing

Supporting customer and regulatory audits to ensure compliance to contractual flow downs and sector accreditations e.g. EN9100 & EN9145


Your main responsibilities as a QPM Engineer within a Process focussed team will involve:

Ensuring programme quality requirements are met through all aspects of the product lifecycle

Taking ownership for the resolution of quality issues through the structured application of problem solving and root cause analysis techniques

Developing and improving processes and procedures, ensuring efficient and effective manufacture of our products, including the creation of build instructions for the shop floor, utilising MES and ERP tools

Leading continuous improvement initiatives within projects and across operations to support the sites strategic objectives such as the adoption of industry 4.0 digital manufacturing

Supporting and maintaining the manufacturing equipment used in the assembly of PCBs (P & P, Auto-Soldering, Cleaning, etc.) including hands-on maintenance

Training and supporting shop floor technicians in the PCB build processes


Your skills and qualifications as a QPM Engineer:

Essential:

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• HNC/HND or above in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent qualification or experience

Desirable:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Experience gained within an electronics environment
• Lean six sigma experience, green belt or black belt accreditation
• Experience in the application of various CI and RCA tools and techniques e.g. 5Y, 8D, PDCA, FMEA, fish bone, TPM
• Understanding of the principles of DFM
• Working knowledge of industry standards e.g. ISO9001, EN9100, EN9102, EN9103, EN9145, FAA regulations
• Experience in completion of internal and external product and process audits


What we're looking for in you:

You will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You will be highly organised with strong prioritisation skills and an adaptability in your approach to work. Your problem-solving skills will be excellent.


Location: Rochester

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Competitive + Benefits, including flexible working (Days 37hrs Mon to Fri and Twilight (2pm to 10pm Mon to Thurs) Twilight shift premium 25%

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package, which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Electronic Systems

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.
We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You’ll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.


BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please 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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems