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BAE Systems, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Supplier Quality Engineer - Interconnect Commodity - Remote in the Greater New England Area

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $197K/yr

4+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supplier performance and ensure product quality. The role involves implementing quality improvement plans, conducting audits, and leading projects to resolve supplier quality issues while fostering a culture of excellence within the supply chain.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance

Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers’ corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both

Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances

Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP

Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations

Drive “Zero Defect” culture within the supply base

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringInterconnect commoditiesRoot cause analysisQuality Management SystemIPC 610 / IPC620 certificationLean ManufacturingMechanicalElectrical metrologyProduction Process VerificationsAnalytical skillsEffective communicationSelf-starterProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Work Experience with the manufacturing inspection and acceptance of Interconnect commodities

Knowledge of connectors, cable assemblies and cable harnessing

Knowledge of Interconnect processes and methods such as jacketing, crimping, thermal adhesion, stamping, and various industry plating methods

Ability to interpret drawing specifications and measurement data for interconnect components inclusive of mechanical and electrical requirements

Strong understanding of MIL STD, ANSI and ISO drawing standards

IPC 610 / IPC620 certification or familiarity with the content

Strong familiarity with mechanical and electrical metrology, inspection tools, and gages

Direct knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods

Well organized and effective communication skills

Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation and other common processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries

Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System

Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point

Preferred

Effective, clear communicator and practical problem solver

Self-starter, working independently with the direction of Regional Leadership but able to prioritize and coordinate own tasks with focus on achieving objectives

Proficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation and qualification of Mechanical and Fabricated products

Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of thermal processes, welding and brazing, finishes and coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites and other common processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries

Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan

Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma

Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization

Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System

Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense