Principal Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
We're driven by a mission to protect those who protect us and we're looking for a skilled Principal Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer to help us deliver on that promise.

Your work as a Principal Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer (Prin. SQE) will be critical to ensuring the reliability and performance of our products, so we are seeking a detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality and supplier management to join our Supply Chain team at our BAE Systems, York, Pennsylvania site. As a Prin. SQE, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of our suppliers' products by leading investigations, evaluations, and resolving supplier quality nonconformances guiding them toward lasting improvements. Additionally, you will have frequent collaboration with Supplier Quality Assurance, Receiving Inspection, Procurement, Engineering, Program Quality and our external customer. The primary focus of this Prin. SQE will be on Electrical Harnesses, Assemblies and Electronics while mentoring junior SQE’s to further their development within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality investigations, evaluations, and resolutions, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate submission of quality documentation, enforce purchase order requirements, and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Evaluate the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
• Drive supplier quality and performance improvements through data-driven insights and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ensure program success by coordinating quality activities across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Execute containment and inventory management activities to prevent defects and ensure product reliability.
• Evaluate First Article Inspections per the AS9102 requirements and work with suppliers to meet BAE System's requirements.
• Evaluate First Article Test plans and reports for execution and approval.
• Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base and A3 problem solving tool practices.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field of study and six years related work experience, or the overall equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with the manufacturing process of Electronics, Electrical Assemblies and/or Cable Assemblies.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation generation.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical drawing interpretation and electrical schematic understanding.
• Working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).
• Experience with quality gauges and measuring tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/ Preventative Actions.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102 First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards.
• “Zero Defect” mentality & practical problem-solving tool knowledge.
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Defense Prime Contract environment.
• Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment and product qualification.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-J-620, J-STD-001.
• Specific experience with electrical assemblies for the Defense Industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g. Green / Black Belt).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

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 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.

Salary : $107,359 - $182,510