Eng Prin - Quality

BAE Systems; Nashua (NH); Remote; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supplier performance in the aerospace sector. This role involves conducting quality audits, evaluating supplier capabilities, and implementing strategies to assure product quality. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, along with experience in quality assurance practices. This remote position requires proximity to Nashua, NH, for supplier visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within aerospace or defense.
• 4-6+ years of related work or 8-10+ years in lieu of degree.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality tools and processes to improve supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier audits and investigate quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects within the supply base.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ISO Standards

Mechanical Metrology

Optical Inspection Tools

Job description

Job Description

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers improve on current products with robust plans and deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. Additionally, this person will be responsible for qualifying new suppliers for the program. This position will report to the Mechanical Group Supplier Quality team with a focus on optical products. The person will also investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems and conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications, travel to assigned suppliers, perform onsite source inspections, and lead multiple projects to completion. You must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. A strong desire and mindset to drive actions and projects to closure without being prompted is a must. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings. Ability to summarize briefing/findings at an executive leadership level.

Additionally you will:

• Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance

• Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers’ corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances
• Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP
• Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations
• Drive “Zero Defect” culture within the supply base

This is a remote position;however, the selected individual must live in or around the Nashua, NH or New Jersey Area of the United States to be able to travel to/visit suppliers in the area. Relocation is not available.

Job Title

Eng Prin - Quality

Postal Code

03060-6909

Job Family

Quality Eng

Travel Percentage

50%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Work Experience with the manufacturing inspection and acceptance of mechanical parts from multiple different manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret drawing specifications and measurement data
• Strong understanding of MIL STD, ANSI and ISO drawing standards
• Strong familiarity with mechanical and optical metrology, inspection tools, and gages
• Direct knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
• Effective, clear communicator and practical problem solver
• Self-starter, working independently with the direction of Regional Leadership but able to prioritize and coordinate own tasks with focus on achieving objectives.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Effective, clear communicator and practical problem solver
• Self-starter, working independently with the direction of Regional Leadership but able to prioritize and coordinate own tasks with focus on achieving objectives.
• Proficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation and qualification of Mechanical and Fabricated products
• Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of thermal processes, welding and brazing, finishes and coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites and other common processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries
• Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma
• Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense
• Knowledge of subtractive and additive manufacturing and materials
• Knowledge of processesand methods such as turning, milling, grinding, fabrication, polishing, CNC, Casting, Welding, and coating for various types of materials
• Ability to interpret drawing specifications and measurement data for components inclusive of mechanical tolerances, surface quality (scratch-dig), surface finish/flatness/profile, centration, etc.
• Ability to interpret drawing specifications and measurement data for complex assemblies, manufacturing andtesting.
• Strong understanding of MIL STD, ANSI and ISO drawing standards
• Understanding of special processes per requirements, such as complex coatings, metallization, passivation, heat treatment, priming/painting and brazing
• Strong familiarity with mechanical and optical metrology, inspection tools, and gages
• Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation and other common processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Department

1ZI_ES Quality & Performance Assur

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Other Professionals

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

ES Functional Staff

Physical location of the job

Full-time remote

Additional Country (1)

United States

Additional State/Province (1)

New Jersey

Additional City (1)

Wayne

Additional Postal Code (1)

07470

Salary Max Point

196825

Salary Min Point

115779

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Alison Dominick