Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics Category - Remote in the New England Region

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change your world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World.”

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in the manufacturing, process control, and monitoring of Electronic Assemblies of varying complexities. This professional will implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers have robust manufacturing and acceptance plans to deliver first-time quality to BAE Systems. The role requires experience and familiarization with all practical aspects of IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies) and IPC/ECA J-STD-002 (Solderability tests for component leads and terminations).

This is a remote position; however, the selected individual must live in or around the Northeastern Region of the United States to travel to/visit suppliers in the area. Relocation is not available.

Expected travel requirement: Approximately 50%. This will be a mix of local, day visits as well as some overnight travel outside the local area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned suppliers meet established expectations for Quality and Delivery.
• Champion a preventive and predictive quality mentality, promoting the use of APQP, Lean Six-Sigma, and other applicable systems and tools.
• Utilize supplier scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with them to develop improvement plans.
• Minimize the impact of nonconforming product and ensure robust supplier corrective actions are delivered.
• Champion problem-solving and supplier 8D activities, focusing on eliminating recurrence of non-conformances and preventing similar problems.
• Deploy and support Supplier Development efforts to drive correction and continuous improvement.
• Perform, prioritize, and minimize Source Inspection of product at supplier locations.
• Perform and evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102, as well as train suppliers to meet established expectations.
• Investigate, evaluate, resolve, and prevent quality issues by analyzing quality data and trends, conducting assessments, and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Apply effective problem-solving tools for the correction and prevention of defects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience (in a relevant function and industry) or 6-8 years of engineering experience in lieu of degree.
• Work experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
• Experience with 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 and systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure proper collaboration with suppliers.
• Familiarization with IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies) and IPC/ECA J-STD-002 (Solderability tests for component leads and terminations).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline.
• Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements, and AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-002, IPC-A-600, MIL-STD-883.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or above and working knowledge of APQP and PPAP Systems.
• Proficient experience in Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of Mechanical and Fabricated products.
• Experience with product test, equipment, and instrumentation, knowledge of multiple Electronics Commodities (e.g., CCA/PCBA, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductors, distributors, passives, and miscellaneous).
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plan.
• Working knowledge of the principles and purpose of a Quality Management System.
• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $97,008 - $164,914. 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

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.