Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics Category - Remote

Lensa; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics sector is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer. This remote position involves ensuring supplier quality through inspections, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience in manufacturing processes, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Knowledge of inspections, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Eligibility for security clearance from the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues and lead improvement projects.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Conduct and evaluate First Article Inspections per AS9102 standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

APQP

IPC standards

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics Category - Remote

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Job Description

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics, from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover and protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, tackling industry’s most challenging problems. We value diversity, innovate for the future, and invite you to build your career with us.

We seek a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer experienced in manufacturing, process control, and monitoring of electronic assemblies. The role involves defect prevention, inspection, acceptance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. You will ensure suppliers have robust manufacturing and acceptance plans to deliver first-time quality to BAE Systems. Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC/ECA J-STD-002 standards is required. Responsibilities include investigating quality issues, trend analysis, leading improvement projects, and applying problem-solving tools.

This position requires self-motivation, data-driven decision-making, and travel (approximately 50%) to suppliers across the country. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaboration and understanding requirements.

This role reports to the Electronics Category Supplier Quality Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Promote preventive and predictive quality practices, including APQP and Lean Six Sigma.
• Use scorecards and metrics to evaluate supplier performance and develop improvement plans.
• Address nonconforming products and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Lead problem-solving activities like 8D to prevent recurrence.
• Support supplier development and perform source inspections.
• Conduct and evaluate First Article Inspections per AS9102 standards.

This is a full-time remote position.

Minimum Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience, or 6-8 years of experience without a degree.
• Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
• Knowledge of inspections, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Effective problem-solving skills and clear communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline.
• Experience in aerospace or defense electronics.
• Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102C, AS9145, IPC standards, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience with product testing, equipment, and electronics components.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Eligibility for security clearance from the Department of Defense.

Pay Range

Full-Time Salary: $95,106 - $161,680

Note: Salaries depend on various factors including skills, experience, and market conditions.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, and additional perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of diverse gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting