Supplier Quality Engineer

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As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring our suppliers deliver high-quality products and services that meet our stringent requirements. You will leverage your analytical skills, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit to drive continuous improvement throughout our supply base and contribute to the success of our programs. This is a dynamic role with opportunities for growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess supplier performance, identify areas for improvement, develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans through implementation and closure, ensuring timely and effective resolution of quality issues.
• Conduct supplier audits, champion Structured Problem-Solving efforts with Suppliers, perform Production Process Verifications (PPV’s), and participate in PPAP review processes.
• Analyze supplier defect/performance data and utilize analytical tools to identify trends and drive preventative measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Quality – to proactively mitigate risks and ensure supplier compliance.
• Review and interpret technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, and requirements.

Explore Your Path as a Supplier Quality Engineer at BAE Systems:
We offer two primary types of Supplier Quality Engineer roles, each with a unique focus and opportunity to contribute.

1. Business Area Supplier Quality Engineer (Program-Focused):

• What you'll do: These roles are embedded within specific programs, working closely with program teams to ensure supplier quality directly supports program milestones and deliverables. You’ll be heavily involved in evaluating non-conforming product, assessing corrective actions, and driving resolution of issues impacting program execution. Expect a strong focus on problem solving and direct support of production.
• Ideal candidate: Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys direct collaboration with engineering and program teams, and has a passion for driving immediate results.
• Travel and Work Agreement: Minimum of hybrid-onsite with approximately 10-25% travel, including local and overnight trips.

2. Category Supplier Quality Engineer (Supplier-Focused):

• What you'll do: These roles concentrate on building strong relationships with suppliers across a specific commodity or category, with a focus on long-term supplier development, capability assessments, problem-solving, and proactive risk mitigation. In this role you will implement quality engineering tools and processes to ensure suppliers achieve robust manufacturing and acceptance plans to drive results. Expertise in specific manufacturing technologies/processes (e.g., PCB/PWB, microelectronics, machining, welding/brazing, optics) is essential. In these roles each Supplier Quality Engineer is aligned with suppliers/commodities based on their technology/process expertise.
• Ideal candidate: A Quality Professional with a strong technical background in a specific commodity area (see list of examples below), result-driven, with a passion for supplier development, and a strategic mindset.
• Travel and Work Agreement: Remote work with approximately 50% travel, including both local and overnight trips.

Job Levels and Salary:
We are looking to hire 15+ SQEs across varying levels. Typical salary range and minimum education/experience are as follows:

1. SQE II ($95,000 - $105,000)
   • Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience or 6+ years of experience in lieu of degree
2. Senior SQE ($115,000 - $125,000)
   • Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
3. Principal SQE ($140,000 - $150,000)
   • Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
4. Senior Principal SQE ($155,000 - $165,000)
   • Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience or 12+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Join BAE Systems and be a part of a team that is innovating for the future and protecting those who protect us!
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Skills and Education

• Depending on the job level (as listed in the job description) a Bachelor’s Degree with 2-12+ years of experience or 6-12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Possess Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communicates effectively at all levels of an organization with interpersonal relationship building skills
• Change agent driven towards Continuous Improvement and achieving Results
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, as well as a working knowledge of GD&T
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
• Experience with 8D/RCCA activities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a technical field
• Direct knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System (e.g. AS9100), AS9102 First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP
• Experience in Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation qualifications, and Measurement System Analyses
• Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma, a Green or Black Belt certification from a recognized organization
• Strong commodity-specific technical knowledge related to suppliers being supported, this may include some of the following dependent upon your area of expertise:
• Areas of Expertise for Category SQ Roles:

Electronics:

• Direct experience in Electronics Commodities such as CCA/PCBA, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductor, and Passives.
• Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation, familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 or certification favored.
  • Current or Past Certification to IPC-A-600 and Working knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of Defense Microelectronics standards MIL-STD-883 and MIL-PRF-38534

Mechanical / Interconnects

• Knowledge of materials, thermal processes; welding, brazing, bonding, finishes, paint, coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites and other processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries.
• Working knowledge of subtractive and additive manufacturing processes such as Machining, EDM, Molding, Casting, 3d Printing, Composites, Injection Molding, and associated GD&T.
  • Current or recent certification in IPC-A-620
  • Knowledge of connectors, cable assemblies and cable harnessing, as well as interconnect processes and methods such as jacketing, crimping, thermal adhesion, connector termination, soldering, stamping and various plating methods

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95000 - $164914

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.