Quality Assurance Manager

Advert closing: 13/06/2026

·To act as the focal point for all quality related matters within the project.The job holder is directly responsible to the Project Director or the area General Manager (Responsible manager) for all Quality matters affecting the project.

·The Quality Assurance Manager also has a reporting line to the Director of Assurance BAE Systems Saudi Arabia for compliance with Quality Policy and Governance.

·The Quality / Assurance Manager is responsible for managing project / Function activities and tasks as directed by the Head of Quality / Assurance.

·Will be required to manage, within defined quality process, the evaluation, approval and through-life management, through surveillance plans, of vendors of customer deliverable equipment, ensuring the satisfaction of customer and regulatory requirements for quality, and ensuring elimination of quality risk through these approaches to BAE Systems Saudi Arabia business.

·Will be required to lead and conduct audits, assessment and investigations into product and/or process failures in line with business needs.

·Job holder will provide an interface with the internal customer and supplier/subcontractors on all Quality Assurance matters and shall be an efficient communicator with confidence and experience in dealing with these parties.

·Represent the Quality Department as project Quality Assurance Specialist assuring that contractual quality conditions and company requirements, including Lifecycle Management (LCM) requirements, are achieved.

To undertake product certification activities as necessary.

·Responsible for the management and reporting of the BMS and the associated Document Management System.

·As required, ensuring the effective operation of the Product Assurance activities across Aircraft, Naval and Ground System Platforms, Project Teams and Functional Departments to include the provision and planning of independent Quality support to relevant activities to assure satisfaction of Customer requirements for Quality.

·As required, providing a Quality Focal Point for MoDSAP and other Customer Quality Representatives to include the provision of an independent service and Point of Contact for the resolution of Customer Quality complaints.

·Produce and prepare Quality Plans in line with LCM requirements.

Comprehensive reports are produced assuring project activities are addressed to the customer’s satisfaction.

Preparation of Certificates of Conformity.

·Responsible for the day-to-day liaison, tracking and reporting on quality issues and resolutions through written reports and presentations.

Identify and deliver departmental training needs for the Quality Assurance team.

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom.

In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain.

Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities.

As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals..