Supplier Quality Engineer

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 77,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supplier Quality Engineer and make a significant impact in the defense and aerospace sector. In this remote role, you will ensure product quality across various suppliers, engage in continuous improvement activities, and collaborate with an Integrated Project Team. With a focus on quality assurance and a commitment to excellence, you will play a key role in enhancing processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to travel locally while contributing to vital projects that protect lives and improve the future.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programs

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years of Quality Assurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product quality and inspection methods for assigned suppliers.
• Investigate and implement corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Time Management

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

Lean Tools

Six Sigma

SPC Techniques

Job description

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems is hiring now for a Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a remote position supporting a supplier base in the Minnesota / Ohio / Kentucky area of the United States.

In this role as a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting several products within a given program area/market segment. You will work in an Integrated Project Team (IPT) environment and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of quality for the team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide oversight of all aspects of product quality relating to assigned suppliers including inspection methods, data collection, data analysis, non-conforming material dispositions, and product/process quality assurance.
2. Investigate and produce corrective actions meeting on-time submittal and acceptable quality standards for root cause analysis and preventative action effectiveness.
3. Ensure on-time implementation of corrective actions and verification of preventative action effectiveness.
4. Gather and report results from weekly and monthly quality metrics for all assigned suppliers.
5. Perform continuous improvement activities to enhance departmental and/or program capability in areas of inspection, cost of quality, quantitative process control, or general process efficiency.

Location clarification: This is a full-time remote position, however candidates must be able to support in the Minnesota, Ohio, and Kentucky areas. Localized travel of up to 25% is required to support our supplier base in these areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical degree, and four years of related Quality Assurance experience, or the overall equivalent experience.
• Quality experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Prior experience with the management of a Quality Management System.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of the ISO 9001 standard.
• Strength in planning and time management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain a clearance; not currently required to possess one.
• Able to support travel of up to 25% in the Minneapolis, Ohio, and Kentucky areas of the US.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience operating in an organization with government quality oversight.
• Familiarity with APQP and Welding.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Experience with Lean and process improvement tools/methods.
• Experience with Six Sigma, SPC techniques, and PFMEA.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $77,809 - $132,275

Please note: This range is based on market pay structures. Individual salaries are influenced by various factors including skills, education, experience, and market conditions.

Employee Benefits

Supported for employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health, dental, vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k); disability and life insurance; employee assistance programs; legal plans; discounts; paid time off; holidays; parental, military, bereavement leave, and sick leave. Recognition and incentives are also available.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, is a global defense, aerospace, and security company. We deliver products and services for air, land, naval forces, electronics, security, and IT solutions. Our mission is to improve the future and protect lives, offering a rewarding career making a significant impact globally.