Senior Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer
About the role
We are driven by a mission to protect those who protect us, and we are looking for a skilled Senior Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) to help us deliver on that promise. The Sr. SQE will be critical in ensuring the reliability and performance of our products, focusing on electrical harnesses, assemblies, and electronics. The role involves investigating, evaluating, and resolving supplier quality issues, conducting defect investigations, analyzing trends, and leading continuous improvement projects while maintaining frequent interaction and status reporting with both internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier quality investigations, evaluations, and resolutions, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring strict compliance with quality standards.
- Evaluate the impact of nonconforming products and assess the effectiveness of suppliers’ corrective actions.
- Facilitate problem‑solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate the recurrence of nonconformances.
- Evaluate First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements and collaborate with suppliers to ensure all BAE Systems' requirements are met.
- Review and approve First Article Test plans and reports.
- Partner with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate submission of quality documentation, enforce purchase order requirements, and drive performance improvements.
- Utilize data‑driven insights and collaborative problem‑solving to enhance supplier quality and performance.
- Oversee containment and inventory management activities to prevent defects and ensure product reliability.
- Cultivate a “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base and champion A3 problem‑solving practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering‑related field (or equivalent experience).
- At least 4 years of related experience.
- Hands‑on experience in electronics and/or electrical assembly manufacturing.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and schematics.
- Skilled in mechanical drawing interpretation and GD&T.
- Competency with quality gauges and measuring tools.
- Proven track record in failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 quality systems, and AS9102B First Article requirements.
- Commitment to a “Zero Defect” mentality and practical problem‑solving.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and industry‑standard software.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in a Defense Prime Contract environment.
- Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment, and product qualification.
- Working knowledge of IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑J‑620, and J‑STD‑001.
- Specific experience with electrical assemblies for the Defense Industry.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g., Green or Black Belt).
Pay
Full‑Time Salary Range: $88,189 – $149,922. This range is based on market pay structures; individual salaries are determined by 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, paid holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable sick leave.
- Company recognition program with monetary or non‑monetary awards.
- Additional incentives based on position level or job specifics.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. BAE Systems’ culture is performance‑driven and values‑led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, with a mission to develop breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on communities and the planet.