Supplier Quality Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 88,189 - 149,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky. The role focuses on managing supplier quality interactions, investigating quality issues, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Key responsibilities include evaluating nonconforming products and championing problem-solving activities.

Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) plans. The salary range for this full-time position is $88,189 – $149,922.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4 years of related work experience or 10 years in lieu of education.
• Strong communication skills across various formats.
• Experience with mechanical drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficient with ISO Quality Systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate impact of nonconforming products with suppliers.
• Champion problem-solving with root-cause activities.
• Evaluate and approve First Article Inspections.
• Provide technical support for First Article Inspection processes.
• Drive a 'Zero Defect' mentality in the supply base.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T)

Failure Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

ISO 9001 and AS9100 knowledge

Problem solving

Quality gauges and measuring tools

Computer skills including MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering-related field

Tools

Quality gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Job description

Job Description

The Louisville, Kentucky site of BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) within their Procurement Quality Support Engineering (PQSE) group. This advanced career opportunity involves managing day‑to‑day supplier quality interactions for a given program, investigating and resolving supplier quality problems through defect investigations, trend analysis, and continuous improvement projects. The Sr. SQE will lead containment efforts, maintain traceability of actions, report status to internal and external customers, and support multiple projects to completion. Responsibilities also include enforcing purchase order requirements, managing supplier non‑conformance, improving supplier performance, and conducting root‑cause analysis with effective corrective action.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions.
• Champion problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‑conformances.
• Evaluate First Article Inspections according to AS9102 requirements and work with suppliers to meet BAE Systems' requirements.
• Provide technical support, assistance, and guidance on First Article Inspection processes to internal teammates and suppliers.
• Evaluate First Article Test plans and reports for execution and approval.
• Drive a “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base and implement A3 problem‑solving tool practices.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering‑related field and 4 years of related work experience, or 10 years of related work experience in lieu of education.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation generation.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).
• Strong working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective/Preventive Actions.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 Quality Systems, and AS9102 First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards.
• Practical problem solver.
• Experience using typical quality gauges and measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, etc.).
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite and related industry software applications.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Quality) or related discipline.
• Experience in a Defense Prime Contract environment.
• Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment, and product qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing processes such as forgings, castings, foundries, machining, welding, brazing, finishes, coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites, electrical/electronics, and other common processes in the Naval, Defense, and Aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g., Green/Black Belt).
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Way, and A3 problem‑solving tool.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $88,189 – $149,922

Employee Benefits

At BAE Systems, employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; and other perks such as discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in a company recognition program for monetary or non‑monetary awards and other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.