Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - CARC

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal level Supplier Quality Engineer with a specialized focus on Chemical Agent Resistance Coating (CARC) to support audits, supplier-specific requirements and offer technical support to suppliers. In this role as a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - CARC, you will be responsible for ensuring that products meet stringent quality standards, minimize quality costs, and maximize customer satisfaction while ensuring that procedures and processes are compliant.

This position is "fully remote" with travel of up to 75%.

A self-starter and problem solver, as a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer with a background in CARC, you will utilize analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. You'll use your exceptional communication skills to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations. Using metrics and analytical tools, you'll quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% Quality performance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits to assess supplier compliance to quality management systems and applicable special process requirements.
• Evaluate the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions.
• Problem solve and perform root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
• Perform inspections of product at supplier locations.
• Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Chemical Agent Resistance Coating (CARC) related experience of 6 years, or the overall equivalent;
• Must have Chemical Agent Resistance Coating (CARC) expertise. The candidate must have a deep understanding of CARC paint technical specifications, including:
  • Chemical composition;
  • Military specification requirements;
  • Surface preparation and application techniques;
  • Corrosion resistance and environmental performance standards.
• Working knowledge of Quality System Requirements;
• Knowledgeable in engineering drawings and GD&T;
• Well familiarized with engineering codes and standards;
• Skills in problem solving – Root Cause / Corrective Action;
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent, sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to effectively disseminate information and work collaboratively;
• Ability to develop and demonstrate research and presentation skills;
• Good planning, time management, and organization skills;
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers;
• Able to support travel of up to 75%.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills


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 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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $107,359 - $182,510