Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

You’ll work on the world’s most advanced electronics—from reducing emissions in Paris to powering the Mars Rover and protecting the F-35 fighter jet. As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you’ll implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers deliver first-time quality for high-reliability electronics assemblies. This role requires deep familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC J-STD-002, and involves investigating, resolving, and preventing quality issues through audits, defect analysis, continuous improvement projects, and corrective actions. You’ll assess supplier capabilities, travel to supplier sites (approximately 50% travel, including local and overnight trips), and lead multiple supplier quality projects to completion.

This is a full-time remote position reporting to the Electronics Category Supplier Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Utilize supplier scorecards and analytical tools to quantify performance and develop improvement plans.
• Evaluate the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions.
• Champion problem-solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
• Perform source inspection of product at supplier locations.
• Perform and evaluate First Article Inspections per AS9102 requirements and train suppliers to meet BAE’s expectations.
• Drive a “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.
• Participate in Strategic Sourcing Efforts and Technical Interchange Meetings.

Requirements

• Work experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
• Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP Requirements, and Source Inspection.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills to clearly express ideas, requirements, and expectations.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC J-STD-002.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Proficient experience in product production line validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of electronic products.
• Previous experience in the PCBA/PWB manufacturing industry.
• Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment, and IPC-A-610 certification.
• Experience with multiple electronics commodities (e.g., CCA/PCBA, RF/MW devices, semiconductors, passives, distributors).
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plan.
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma.
• Green/Black Belt certification from a recognized organization.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System principles.
• Eligibility to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $96,623 – $164,259. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits

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