BAE Systems

Quality Manager – Artillery, Tank and Mortars

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Job Title\: ATM IDT Quality Manager – Artillery, Tank & Mortars

Location\: Glascoed

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Grade\: 5

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.

Role Description\:

In this role you will provide Quality Management subject matter expertise and Quality leadership to the Artillery, Tank, and Mortar IDT, to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. You will co-ordinate quality initiatives and activities that span across the IDT functions and/or Site Quality teams and support the resolution of quality issues relevant to products within the IDT.

Core Duties\:

  • Quality Management SME and leadership role within Artillery, Tank, and Mortar (ATM) IDT, ensuring compliance to specifications + quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001) within the ATM IDT
  • Co-ordinate IDT quality initiatives and activities that span across the IDT and/or Site Quality, and provide Quality SME input in to Engineering, PM, and Product Assurance functions and represent the Quality function in relevant IDT meetings
  • Provide Quality SME input into Supply Chain reviews for materials relevant to the IDT (including SQA Technical Reviews, PO reviews, Investigations in the supply chain, and other SQA initiatives)
  • Perform internal quality audits, and support external quality audits from export customers, and provide quality assurance oversight of Product and Process Trials within the ATM IDT
  • Support the development and analysis of quality metrics relevant to the IDT
  • Support the resolution of any quality issues arising in the IDT, including the appropriate use of the non-conformance management methods (AAR, Q1, Q2, Q3, 8D) and the development of robust corrective actions which prevent identified problems from ever recurring
  • Review of quality requirements for products within the IDT (standards, technical specifications, drawings, contractual requirements) and development of Quality Plans for export contracts

Essential Skills\:

  • You will hold a degree qualification in a desirable discipline (Science / Engineering / Manufacturing / Aerospace), or be time-served in an Engineering discipline with substantial experience and supporting qualifications
  • You will demonstrate experience managing Quality Systems in a manufacturing environment of a similarly highly controlled nature (aerospace, automotive, nuclear, pharma, medical devices, etc.)
  • You will demonstrate experience with statistical control methods and systems, with a proven ability to implement and apply them appropriately (e.g. Six Sigma Black Belt with project completion)
  • You will demonstrate knowledge of working in a production environment with mission- or safety-critical aspects and associated compliance requirements
  • You will demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and enthusiasm; product knowledge and familiarity with IDT systems would be advantageous

Benefits\:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Integrated Delivery Team (IDT)\:

You will work with both the ATM IDT and the Site Quality Teams to tackle challenges relevant to the ATM product portfolio, which includes products such as 81mm Mortar, 120mm Tank, 105mm L31, 155mm L15, and support to future developments such as the new Melt Cast Facility.

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.

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 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\: 6th July 2026