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Job Title: Quality Certification Manager ( Edgewing )

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: £65,498+ 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:

The Quality Certification Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring Edgewing maintains and renews its EN9100 certification and complies with AQAP 2310 standards. As the central owner of certification activities, this position leads the certification strategy, manages relationships with certification bodies, oversees audit readiness, and partners closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a robust and effective Quality Management System. By driving continuous improvement, identifying risks, and coaching process owners across the business, the Quality Certification Manager helps strengthen operational excellence, safeguard compliance, and support Edgewing’s reputation for quality and performance. This is a highly visible role with significant influence, offering the opportunity to shape quality standards and make a lasting impact across the organisation.

Core duties:

Prepare and present regular reports on certification on activities including metrics on success rates, timelines, and areas for improvement

Lead and develop the certification team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment through clear communication, effective delegation, and good stakeholder engagement, while overseeing the end-to-end certification process to ensure timely delivery, audit readiness, and the successful achievement and renewal of certifications

Develop, implement, and maintain certification on strategies that align with organisational goals and regulatory requirements

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding certification on processes and requirements

Oversight the definition of the root-cause and corrective actions and the management of the OFIs

Identify opportunities for process improvements within the certification on system to increase Edgewing’s process effectiveness

Essential Skills:

Experience in managing of company certification in compliance with certification on standards/requirements

Previous experience in managing audit process (quality audits first party)

Experience of working in a highly regulated industry Eg, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Automotive

Experience in Team Leadership, Mentoring,

The Edgewing Team

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.

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.

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: 4th August 2026

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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