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BAE Systems, Inc. · 5 days ago

Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics Category - Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $147K/yr

2+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company that delivers a full range of products and services. They are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery expectations, implement quality improvement initiatives, and lead multiple supplier quality projects.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned suppliers meet established expectations for Quality and Delivery

Champion a preventive and predictive quality mentality, promoting the use of APQP, Lean Six-Sigma and other applicable systems and tools

Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers. Work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans towards achieving 100% quality performance

Minimize the impact of nonconforming product and ensure robust supplier corrective actions are delivered

Champion problem-solving and supplier 8D activities, with the focus of eliminating recurrence of non-conformances and the prevention of similar problems

Deploy and support Supplier Development efforts to ensure drive towards correction and continuous improvement

Perform, prioritize and minimize Source Inspection of product at supplier locations

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

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringManufacturing processesIPC-A-610Lean Six SigmaAS9100 Quality SystemAPQPProblem-solving methodsData analysisContinuous improvementEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience (in a relevant function and industry) or 6-8 years of experience in lieu of degree

Work Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role

Experience with inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation

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

Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems

Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly, directly and objectively

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline

Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment

Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements and AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning

Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-002, IPC-A-600, MIL-STD-883

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or above and working knowledge of APQP and PPAP Systems

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

Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of multiple Electronics Commodities, such as CCA/PCBA, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductor, distributors, passives and miscellaneous

Familiarity with APQP, PPAP and tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan

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

Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense