Program Quality Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a Top Ten Prime Contractor to the Department of War, is hiring two Program Quality Engineers for our Anniston, AL and York, PA site. As a Program Quality Engineer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the quality of our programs, working with employees within Program Management, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations and more.

In this role as a Program Quality Engineer, you will be tasked with the following:

• Support the objectives of the Quality Program Manager (QPM) by leading projects of small to moderate size and complexity
• Determine and communicate project objectives and strategies
• Ensure technical, test, performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements are met and that outcomes are consistent with established engineering and management principles and practice
• Review contracts to determine contract deliverable report requirements (CDRL's)
• Develop, implement, and manage project issues, metrics, task definition, resource requirements, and quality initiatives
• Assess project quality risks then develop and support mitigation efforts
• Address the various needs, concerns, and expectations of stakeholders
• Conceptualize and analyze technical challenges to ensure outcomes are consistent with customer and internal requirements
• Prepare and present project technical results and recommendations
• Advise QPM on new developments and evolving technical challenges

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years related experience, or the overall equivalent
• Practical working knowledge of project management, supply chain, configuration management, manufacturing, process improvement methodologies, and life cycle management processes
• Familiar with product requirements and the execution of contractor / Government programs
• Strong communicator able to effectively share relevant information, costs, and concepts particularly in the form of presentations and to a diverse audience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to guide / mentor others
• Able to coordinate and lead cross functional teams
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Computer literacy to support the use of standard and industry related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database applications such as Oracle or TipQA
• Solid understanding of Quality Assurance / Quality Control fundamentals and concepts
• Solid understanding of Problem Solving tools and techniques
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Able to support travel of up to 10%

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business preferred
• ASQ accreditation and/or Green Belt certification
• Demonstratable knowledge of ISO 9001, TS-16949, or AS9100
• Proficiency using Oracle and TipQA
• Experience working in a quality program in support of government contracts, preferably DoW
• Experience in root cause analysis.
• PFMEAs, Control Plans, and risk-based quality tools
• Corrective Action management and structured problem solving
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving issues to closure

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

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 : $79,370 - $134,929