BAE Systems, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Program Quality Engineer Senior
York, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company dedicated to delivering a full range of products and services. The Quality Program Engineer role focuses on ensuring product quality through structured processes, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and support PFMEA development, maintenance, and updates in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and operations
Ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated through effective prevention and detection controls
Support control plans, inspection strategies, and process changes aligned to PFMEA outputs
Own and manage Corrective Action Requests (CARs) from initiation through closure
Facilitate structured problem-solving activities using tools such as:
3L5Y / 5-Why
8D
A3
RCCA
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure systemic issues are addressed, not just symptoms
Apply QMS requirements (ISO 9001 / AS9100 where applicable) to daily program execution
Support internal audits, surveillance activities, and compliance reviews
Develop, update, and improve quality procedures, work instructions, and process documentation
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Safety, and Program teams to resolve quality issues
Provide clear communication of quality risks, issues, and status to leadership and stakeholders
Participate in program reviews, readiness reviews, and problem-solving meetings
Use data, metrics, and dashboards to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve process capability, efficiency, and consistency
Support site and program-level quality initiatives to strengthen execution and governance
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical discipline with at least two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree
Solid understanding of Quality Assurance / Quality Control fundamentals and concepts
Solid understanding of Problem Solving tools and techniques
Experience operating within ISO 9001 standards
Experience using standard and industry related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database applications such as Oracle or TipQA
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to guide / mentor others
Experience creating and documenting audit criteria
Manufacturing or production environments
Preferred
Experience using Oracle and TipQA
Experience working in a quality program in support of government contracts, preferably DoD
Experience in root cause analysis
PFMEAs, Control Plans, and risk-based quality tools
Corrective Action management and structured problem solving
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 or similar quality standards
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions
Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving issues to closure
Lean, Six Sigma, or Quality certifications are a plus (but not required)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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