Senior Advisor - Coatings at BAE Systems

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

40748.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Welding Inspection, Quality Control, Stakeholder Management, Materials Advice, Technical Evaluation, Inspection Procedures, Weld Procedures, Corrosion, Coatings, Technical Inspections, Contractual Documents, Non-Conformance Rectification, Engineering Approval, Materials Technology, Submarine Build, Welding Processes

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Senior Advisor - Coatings Processes Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £40,748 + depending on experience What you’ll be doing: Technical visit, inspection and evaluation reports of external suppliers to support Materials based investigations and technical evaluations Review documentation from suppliers, such as weld procedures and quality plans / inspection test plans. Support the delivery of authoritative materials advice and guidance (Materials, Welding, and Corrosion & Coatings) to all functions, Operations, and Supply Chain on emergent issues arising during submarine design, build, commissioning and in-service Support the review of supplier technical contractual documents, such as Weld procedure Records Undertake technical inspections at external supplier sites to ensure capability and compliance with relevant BAE processes and procedures Support the review and Engineering approval of supplier technical queries, contract deliverables and special processes related to Welding Support the provision of rectification proposals where non-conformances are identified Your skills and experiences: CSWIP or PCN Welding inspector Level 3 certification, would consider Level 2 with experience Weld inspection experience Experience in welding processes and/or quality control associated with welding activities Experience in stakeholder Management 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. The Materials Process team As a Senior Advisor on this newly established team, you will be working with the Materials Technology Department, providing proactive support to internal and external operations and suppliers on welding issues relating to submarine build across all submarine programs. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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: 21st November 2025 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. #LI-AB1 #LI-hybrid

Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor will conduct technical visits and inspections of external suppliers, providing authoritative materials advice and guidance on welding issues during submarine design and build. They will also support the review of supplier documentation and ensure compliance with relevant processes.