Job Description
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BAE Systems is seeking a quality professional to fill an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer in their Louisville, Kentucky location. In this role as a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting several products within a given program area/market segment. You'll work in an Integrated Project Team environment and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of quality for the team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of all aspects of product quality relating to assigned programs including: inspection methods, data collection, data analysis, non-conforming material dispositions, and product/process quality assurance.
• Investigate and produce corrective actions meeting on-time submittal and acceptable quality standards for root cause analysis and preventative action effectiveness.
• Ensure on-time implementation of corrective actions and verification of preventative action effectiveness.
• Coordinate and lead Material Review Board activities.
• Gather and report results from weekly and monthly quality metrics for all assigned programs.
• Perform continuous improvement activities to improve departmental and/or program capability in areas of inspection, cost of quality, quantitative process control or general process efficiency.
• Interface with DCMA, ISEA and other customer representatives as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical degree, and two (2) years related Quality Assurance experience, or the overall equivalent experience;
• Quality experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment;
• Prior experience with the management of a Quality Management System;
• Familiarity and working knowledge of the ISO 9001 standard;
• Strength in planning and time management;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to obtain a clearance; not currently required to possess one. (Note: The site hosts at least one confidential program. If the QE is tasked to support such a program, a clearance would have to be obtained first.)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience operating in an organization with government quality oversight;
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR requirements;
• Familiarity and working knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 standards;
• Experience with Lean and process improvement tools/methods;
• Experience with Six Sigma, SPC techniques and PFMEA.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $68700 - $116800
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
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