Quality Control Inspector – Weld (12 Month Secondment)

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector – Weld (12 Month Secondment)

Location: Govan – Onsite

Salary: up to £48,500 DOE

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:

As a Steelwork Welding Inspector – you will join a team of to conduct inspections in line with Inspection Test Plans and Inspection Test Records, ensuring all welding, hotwork and steelwork activities meet required standards and are fully documented including surface and sub surface inspections. You will assess results against drawings and specifications, maintain accurate records, issue timely reports, and manage non-conformances through established processes. You will apply quality tools to support continuous improvement, assist with investigations, audits, and process confirmations, and liaise with third party auditors and customers, including Lloyd’s Register, to ensure compliance and resolve issues effectively.

Core Duties:

• Carry out daily hot work, steelwork and weld inspections, including NDT activities, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with the Unit Build Strategy, project quality requirements and production schedules.
• Accurately document inspection results, record and report non-conformances and quality findings, and complete all final Quality Control documentation and certification sign-off in line with company procedures and regulatory standards.
• Communicate quality concerns, technical queries and inspection findings promptly and effectively to key stakeholders, supporting timely resolution of issues and minimising impact to project delivery.
• Share Quality Control knowledge, lessons learned and best practice across cross-functional teams, supporting continuous improvement, maintaining alignment between departments and driving quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills:

• Core trade qualification with a completed apprenticeship and time-served experience within shipbuilding, fabrication, welding, steelwork or a related heavy engineering discipline (ie – PCN Level 2 or equivalent NDT Certification/CSWIP 3.0 / 3.1)
• Ability to read and interpret hot work, weld and steelwork drawings, ensuring inspections are completed against engineering specifications and quality requirements.
• Strong understanding of quality control, weld inspection and fabrication standards, with the ability to identify defects, non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), with the ability to accurately maintain inspection records, quality documentation and stakeholder communications.

The Quality Control Team:

Join our fast paced Type 26 Programme and become part of a wider skilled Quality Team of around 55 specialists across multiple inspection disciplines. Our team is essential in delivering one of the world’s most advanced naval platforms to the UK MOD, Royal Navy, and international customers.

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: 18th November

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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