Supplier Quality Factory Engineer

Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in the manufacturing, inspection, and acceptance of high reliability Electronics Assemblies of varying complexities. The selected candidate will investigate, evaluate, resolve, and prevent quality issues by conducting plant audits, analyzing defect trends, leading continuous improvement projects, and applying corrective & preventive action tools. Supplier Quality Engineer will work along Manufacturing & Program Quality, Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure quality compliance with delivered parts. The incumbent will manage several Assembly Areas being interface between BAE Plant and Suppliers. Candidate must be a self-starting problem solver able to manage multiple demands such us: containment actions, process changes, supplier deviations, non-conformance investigations, supplier returns, corrective actions reviews, quality inspections... strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations.

This role will be reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager.

Expected Travel requirement < 10%. This will be local suppliers and other BAE plants

Additionally you will:

• Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers.
• Evaluate the impact of non-conforming product and supplier mitigation.
• Lead containment actions and root cause analysis reviews with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (based on 8-D methodology)
• Manage disposition of non-conformal material and Vendor returns (RTV-RMA).
• Read across supplier risks with other BAE plants.
• Train suppliers to meet BAE’s expectations, PO Quality clauses as well as Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.
• Review correct drawing data base and Counterfeit Reporting.
• Manage Quality Holds.
• Audit Suppliers according to Production Validation Process (PVA).
• Participate in Strategic Sourcing Efforts & Technical Interchange Meetings. Link Supplier assignation Products to Vendors as well as Maintaining Supplier Vendor List.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Work Experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Supply Chain Engineering role
• Experience in Aerospace, Automotive or Defense Electronics Manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Or IATF Quality System
• Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment, and instrumentation
• Direct knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods.
• Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems.
• Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly, directly, and objectively.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience
• AS9102C First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP Requirements, and Source Inspection.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies), IPC J-STD-001, and IPC J-STD-002 (Solderability tests for component leads and terminations).
• Previous experience SMT manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma
• Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense.

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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 : $79,370 - $134,929