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BAE Systems, Inc. · 6 hours ago

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company focused on delivering advanced electronics and technology solutions. They are seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to enhance supplier quality and support program success through proactive management and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers’ corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both
Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on 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
Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements via quality clausing codes
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
Partner with supply chain to ensure proper selection of sourcing (throughout entire product life cycle) to mitigate risk and reduce overall cost of ownership of the parts
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities
Support AS9145 deployment in key suppliers to mitigate program risks
Drive “Zero Defect” culture within the supply base

Qualification

Quality Science tools8D RCCAStatistical Process ControlsLean Six SigmaAS9102Root cause corrective actionAS9100 knowledgeMS Office ProductsMicroelectronics ExperienceProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree with 4 - 6+ years of experience or 10-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and display visually
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements
Excellent planning, time management and organization skills
Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point
Experience in 8D/RCCA activities
Experience with requirements management and flowdown
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technical field
AS9145 APQP/PPAP
LSS Green Belt
Experience with root cause corrective action investigations
Microelectronics Experience
Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
Project management experience

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
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental
Military
Bereavement
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

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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