Program Quality Engineer

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is part of our Precision Strike Quality Organization, where you'll contribute to enhancing military capabilities, protecting national security, and securing critical information and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive program quality plans aligned with customer and internal requirements.
• Coordinate necessary quality expertise and collaborate with other functions on APQP planning.
• Support lifecycle management, phase gate, and program management reviews to ensure product quality.
• Proactively identify issues and serve as an active participant in program return to green efforts and transition to production activities.
• Serve as the primary customer quality liaison by overseeing product sell off, hosting customer source inspections and audits, approving and submitting PPAP’s to the customer, and managing customer quality related issues and concerns.
• Proactively integrate quality into the program lifecycle by influencing bids and ensuring requirements flow down to all levels (design, suppliers, factories).
• Validate requirements through make item PPV/FAI reviews and approvals.
• Lead nonconformance management by overseeing Material Alert investigations and chairing Material Review Boards.
• Drive robust Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) processes and minimize program/customer impact.
• Identify and communicate quality risks, ensure robust mitigation strategies are in place, and leverage product issue data for DFMEA/PFMEA updates.
• Develop supplier quality clausing plans and review and approve subcontract management plans and statements of work.
• Ensure compliance with BAE programmatic processes and organize, support, and/or execute ISO 9001/AS9100/IATF16949 audits and CMMI assessments.
• Manage and report key quality metrics and partner with programs and other functions to drive improvements in overall program and business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field or 10+ years of engineering experience in lieu of degree.
• Able to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g. AS9100/ISO 9001, CMMI).
• Experienced with root cause corrective action (RCCA) and strong problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management (LCM) process and project management.
• Customer skills including ability to develop solid, working customer relationships with credibility.
• Business acumen, leadership, and cross-functional influence.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering or technical field.
• Experience on both development and production programs including transition to production experience.
• Experienced with quality tools and methodologies (e.g. 8D and Lean Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP.

Skills

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g. AS9100/ISO 9001, CMMI).
• Experienced with root cause corrective action (RCCA).
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management (LCM) process and project management.
• Customer skills including ability to develop solid, working customer relationships with credibility.
• Business acumen, leadership, and cross-functional influence.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $107,359 - $182,510
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave.
• Recognition program for monetary and non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company delivering 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. Our mission is to improve the future and protect lives by leveraging innovation and intelligence. We support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being, offering a wide array of benefits and incentives.