Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineering Lead- Microelectronics

Job Description

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineering Lead to support microelectronics module manufacturing at our site in Nashua, NH.

In this role, you will:

• Provide quality control support to the microelectronics module manufacturing value stream, with a focus on the inspection operations.
• Lead a focus team of manufacturing quality engineers.
• Utilize quality control data to lead innovative improvements toward cost of poor quality (CoPQ) and process efficiency, without compromising product integrity.
• Reinforce compliance to AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting audits and continuous improvement efforts.
• Be proficient in AS9145, the Aerospace series requirements for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), by developing and improving PFMEAs, Control Plans and MSAs.

Who you are:

• You love leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• You’re always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations.
• You are committed to organizational development, mentorship, and knowledge transfer.
• You advocate for a “Quality First” culture.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting electronics production
• Experience in a quality assurance role
• Experience/ability to oversee a team, foster employee development, and ensure a positive work environment while aligning team goals with organizational objectives
• Proficiency in corrective action responses (RCCA/CAPA/8D)
• Ability to read and interpret technical data packages, engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, component specifications, standards, and process sheets

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting electronics production
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a quality assurance role
• Proficiency in applying and interpreting military-grade standards such as MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534 and IPC-A-610
• Experience leading teams committed to a culture of development and teamwork.
• Experience tracking factory hardware and documenting non-conformances in Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems auditing procedures and continuous improvement activities.
• Identification, control, and disposition of discrepant material through Preliminary Material Review (PMR) and/or Material Review Board (MRB)
• Experience with Aerospace standards (AS9145, AS9100 and AS9102) and first article inspection process
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Understanding of engineering drawing dimensions and tolerances (ANSI 14.5 GD&T)
• Ability to extract data for visual presentations (using charts, tables, paretos, etc.) to effectively communicate positions, issues or to drive actions.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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.