Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
About the role
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our suppliers meet and sustain the required standards for quality, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, and/or industrial engineering, with experience in process engineering. This role requires excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. The Supplier Quality Engineer will focus heavily on inspection and compliance of suppliers using methodologies that drive operational excellence, quality, on-time delivery, and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Process Controls to ensure compliance with quality, on-time delivery, and performance standards
- Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks through proactive engagement and analysis
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Operational Excellence (OE) guiding principles, Process Engineering, and Waste Identification and Elimination techniques
- Develop and review key quality and reliability documents, including:
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to visualize and understand complex manufacturing processes
- Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential failures
- Control Plans to ensure effective process controls and monitoring
- Develop and document standard work for suppliers and ensure the use of statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and maintain process stability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate and promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Provide training and hands-on problem-solving support to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing
- Utilize excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Perform QMS and Special Process Audits, including weld, sub-safe, Nonconformance, and Document control audits
- Onboard new suppliers and oversee the BAE Approved Supplier List, understanding supplier trends to protect the business
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s in an Engineering or Technical discipline with four (4) years related experience, or an Associate’s with six (6) years experience, or the overall equivalent
- Strong capabilities in Excel and Power BI
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality System
- Strong manufacturing experience with preferred APQP and PPAP knowledge
- Strong history of auditing experience
- Proven problem-solving skills – Root cause / corrective actions
- Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings / specifications / GD&T
- Proficient in gage selection, product measurement, and validation techniques
- Highly effective communication and interactive skills
- Must be a motivated self-starter
- Must currently have some level of Six Sigma belt
- Able to support a minimum 75% travel. Note: Most travel is within the continental USA but there may be instances of travel to Canada and abroad.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years related work experience in Process Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering type role
- Six Sigma Belt preferred
- ASQ certifications will be a plus
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $88,189 – $149,922. 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- 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. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc. specializes in armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair. Our employees take pride in building products that protect the lives of those who serve.