Job Description
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. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the 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.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
We are looking for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in the manufacturing, inspection, and acceptance of high reliability Electronics 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), IPC J-STD-001, and IPC J-STD-002 (Solderability tests for component leads and terminations). The selected candidate will also investigate, evaluate, resolve, and prevent quality issues by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, leading continuous improvement projects, and applying corrective & preventive action tools. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct assessments that evaluate and verify supplier capabilities, will travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple supplier quality projects to completion. This must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations; make progress reports and present findings.
This role will be reporting to the Electronics Category Supplier Quality Manager.
Expected Travel requirement: Approximately 50%. This will be a mix of local, day visits as well as some overnight travel outside the local area.
Additionally you will:
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Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers. Work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans towards achieving 100% quality performance.
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Evaluate the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions.
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Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
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Perform Source Inspection of product at supplier locations.
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Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE’s expectations.
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Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.
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Participate in Strategic Sourcing Efforts & Technical Interchange Meetings.
This is a full-time remote position.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Work Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role
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Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment
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Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP Requirements, and Source Inspection.
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Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment, and instrumentation
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Direct knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods.
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Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems.
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Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly, directly, and objectively.
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Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies), IPC J-STD-001, and IPC J-STD-002 (Solderability tests for component leads and terminations).
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of expereince
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Proficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of Electronic products.
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Previous experience in the PCBA/PWB manufacturing industry favored.
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Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation, and IPC-A-610 certification favored.
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Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of multiple Electronics Commodities, such as CCA/PCBA, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductor, Passives, and Distributors.
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Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan
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Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma
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Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization
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Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
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Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, 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.
Employee 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; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
