• Job Description

  Req#: 113598BR

  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 Printed Wired Boards 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 both experience and certification to IPC-A-600 as well as a comprehensive working knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and ASME Y15.1. A working knowledge of MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, and IPC-A-610 are also strongly desired. 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 Director of Supplier Quality, Electronics Category.
  
  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:

  • 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.
  • 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 the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE’s expectations.
  • Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.
  • Participate in Strategic Sourcing Efforts & Technical Interchange Meetings.

  
  

  Job Title

  Eng Sr Prin II - Quality

  Postal Code

  77040

  Job Family

  Quality Eng

  Travel Percentage

  50%

  Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

  Secret

  Shift

  1st Shift

  Regular or Temporary

  Regular

  Typical Education and Experience

  Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience

  Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of experience or 12-14+ years of experience in lieu of degree
  • 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 and systems.
  • Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly, directly, and objectively.

  Preferred Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline and at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant function and industry
  • Certification to IPC-A-600
  • Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines, MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and ASME Y15.1.
  • Proficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of Mechanical and Fabricated products
  • Previous experience in the PCB/PWB manufacturing industry favored.
  • Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation, familiarity with IPC-A-610 or certification favored.
  • Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of thermal processes, welding, and brazing, finishes and coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites and other common processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries
  • Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan
  • Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma
  • Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization
  • Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
  • Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense

  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.
  
  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
  At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

  Department

  1ZI_ES Quality & Performance Assur

  Company

  BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

  Posting Requirements

  Internal/External

  Job Category

  Engineering & Technology

  U.S. Person Required

  Yes

  Business Area

  ES Functional Staff

  Physical location of the job

  Full-time remote

  Additional Country (1)

  United States

  Additional State/Province (1)

  California

  Additional City (1)

  Orange County

  Additional Postal Code (1)

  92705

  Additional Country (2)

  United States

  Additional State/Province (2)

  Virginia

  Additional City (2)

  Reston

  Additional Postal Code (2)

  20171

  Additional Country (3)

  United States

  Additional State/Province (3)

  Alabama

  Additional City (3)

  Huntsville

  Additional Postal Code (3)

  35806

  Salary Max Point

  249330

  Salary Min Point

  146670

  Union Job

  None

  Recruiter

  Alison Dominick

• About the company

  76667 BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company.

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