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BAE Systems, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc. is a global defense, aerospace, and security company focused on delivering advanced technology solutions. They are seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to support the THAAD Development program, acting as the primary contact for Supplier Quality and ensuring suppliers deliver conforming materials on-time through effective process management and quality assurance activities.

Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Develop robust and highly capable supplier processes that support THAAD production and deliver consistent conforming material on-time
Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations
Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances, with the ability to lead suppliers through complete RCCA to find root cause and solve complex technical problems
Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP
Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements via quality clausing codes
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementQuality Science Tools8D/RCCAAPQPPPV/FAIData AnalysisTechnical Drawings InterpretationMS Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Experience with a development programs and/or qualification of new suppliers in support of development efforts
Experience with FPA/semiconductor manufacturing
Experience in 8D/RCCA activities, as well as APQP
Experience with PPV/FAI
Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management, suppliers, and other adjacent functions
Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and identify trends for targeted improvement initiatives
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements
Experience with requirements management and flowdown
Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Preferred

Technical Bachelor's degree
Active Secret clearance
LSS Green Belt certified
Experience with NetInspect for PPAP/FAI
Experience in semi-conductor wafer fab and processing
Knowledge of semiconductor wafer processes and related chemicals
Experience in photonics / semiconductor packaging, as well as in semiconductor assembly processes, such as die bonding, hybridization, wire-bonding, and assembly
Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
AS9145

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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