Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive Excellence

BAE Systems, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 88,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier quality, reliability, and on‑time delivery. You will drive risk management, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes process controls, PFMEA, PPAP knowledge, and audits under ISO 9001/AS9100. Occasional travel within the continental USA and abroad is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor0s in Engineering or Technical discipline with four (4) years related experience, or an Associates with six (6) years experience.
• Strong capabilities in Excel and Power BI.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality System.
• Strong manufacturing experience with preferred APQP and PPAP knowledge.
• Strong history of auditing experience.
• Proven problem solving - Root cause / corrective actions.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings / specifications / GD&T.
• Proficient in gage selection, product measurement and validation techniques.
• Highly effective communication and interactive skills.
• Must be a motivated self‑starter.
• Must currently have some level of Six Sigma belt.
• Able to support a minimum 75% travel. Note: Most travel is within the continental USA but there may be instances of travel to Canada and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Process Controls to ensure compliance with quality, on‑time delivery, and performance standards.
• Identify and mitigate supplier‑related risks through proactive engagement and analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Operational Excellence (OE) guiding principles, Process Engineering, and Waste Identification and Elimination techniques.
• Develop and review key quality and reliability documents, including PFMEA, PFDs, and Control Plans.
• Develop and document standard work for suppliers and ensure the use of SPC to monitor process stability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to educate those, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and hands‑on problem‑solving support to team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge‑sharing.
• Utilize analytical, communication, and project management skills to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Perform QMS and Special Process Audits (weld, sub‑safe, Nonconformance, Document control).
• Onboarding of new suppliers and overseeing BAE Approved Supplier List and supplier trends.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Six Sigma belt

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical discipline

Associates with six years experience

Job description

BAE Systems, Inc. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier quality, reliability, and on‑time delivery. You will drive risk management, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes process controls, PFMEA, PPAP knowledge, and audits under ISO 9001/AS9100. Occasional travel within the continental USA and abroad is required.