Quality Engineer II - Microelectronics Manufacturing

About the Role

BAE Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to support microelectronics module manufacturing at our Nashua, NH site. This role requires full-time, on-site work due to the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the nature of the work.

In this role, you will provide quality engineering support to the microelectronics manufacturing value stream, driving innovative improvements to reduce cost and increase efficiency while maintaining product integrity. You will reinforce compliance to the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) through internal audits and continuous improvement efforts using quality science tools like Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Support microelectronics manufacturing as product progresses through assembly and quality control operations.
• Utilize quality control data to drive improvements that reduce cost and increase efficiency without compromising product integrity.
• Reinforce compliance to the AS9100 Quality Management System through internal audits and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed customer expectations and foster a Quality First culture.
• Interpret technical data packages, engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, component specifications, standards, and process sheets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience, or 4-6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of or experience supporting a manufacturing environment and providing effective communications to cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of or experience with Quality Management Systems auditing procedures and continuous improvement activities.
• Proficiency with M365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a desire to learn new software applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with others.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data packages, engineering drawings, and related documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Experience supporting production quality control (QC) teams within an electronics manufacturing environment certified to AS9100.
• Previous role in a Quality function governed by military and aerospace standards.
• Ability to apply, interpret, and advise teams on quality, process documentation, and workmanship requirements for product realization and inspection.
• Experience using inspection tools such as Vernier calipers, microscopes, and gauges.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems activities, including auditing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with identification, control, and disposition of discrepant material, including Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB).
• Execution of First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Working knowledge of military electronics standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, MIL-PRF-38534).
• Familiarity with technology insertion in electronics manufacturing, including Automated Optical Inspection (AOI).
• Experience with root cause/corrective action tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, cause and effect, fault trees).
• Familiarity with APQP/AS9145 processes, including PFMEA and PPAP.
• Experience working in cleanroom, ESD, and FOD-controlled areas.
• Certification in quality sciences (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CQE).
• Experience with non-conformance identification, control, and evaluation using systems like Solumina, TipQA, DataView, and Tableau.
• Understanding of engineering drawing dimensions and tolerances (ANSI 14.5 GD&T).
• Familiarity with government contractor labor tracking systems like Autotime.
• Ability to extract and present data visually (e.g., charts, tables, Pareto analyses) to communicate issues or drive actions.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $79,365 – $134,921. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave programs (e.g., paid parental, military, bereavement, federal/state sick leave).
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.