Supplier Quality Engineer

Summary

BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company developing advanced technologies across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains. The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures suppliers deliver products and services that meet quality requirements by evaluating performance, conducting audits, implementing corrective actions, analyzing defect data, and collaborating with engineering, supply chain, and program quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess supplier performance, identify areas for improvement, develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans through implementation and closure, ensuring timely and effective resolution of quality issues
• Conduct supplier audits, champion Structured Problem-Solving efforts with Suppliers, perform Production Process Verifications (PPV’s), and participate in PPAP review processes
• Analyze supplier defect/performance data and utilize analytical tools to identify trends and drive preventative measures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Quality – to proactively mitigate risks and ensure supplier compliance
• Review and interpret technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, and requirements
• What you'll do: These roles are embedded within specific programs, working closely with program teams to ensure supplier quality directly supports program milestones and deliverables. You’ll be heavily involved in evaluating non-conforming product, assessing corrective actions, and driving resolution of issues impacting program execution. Expect a strong focus on problem solving and direct support of production
• What you'll do: These roles concentrate on building strong relationships with suppliers across a specific commodity or category, with a focus on long-term supplier development, capability assessments, problem-solving, and proactive risk mitigation. In this role you will implement quality engineering tools and processes to ensure suppliers achieve robust manufacturing and acceptance plans to drive results. Expertise in specific manufacturing technologies/processes (e.g., PCB/PWB, microelectronics, machining, welding/brazing, optics) is essential. In these roles each Supplier Quality Engineer is aligned with suppliers/commodities based on their technology/process expertise

Skills

• Depending on the job level (as listed in the job description) a Bachelor's Degree with 2-12+ years of experience or 6-12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Possess Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communicates effectively at all levels of an organization with interpersonal relationship building skills
• Change agent driven towards Continuous Improvement and achieving Results
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, as well as a working knowledge of GD&T
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
• Experience with 8D/RCCA activities
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field
• Direct knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System (e.g. AS9100), AS9102 First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP
• Experience in Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation qualifications, and Measurement System Analyses
• Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma, a Green or Black Belt certification from a recognized organization
• Strong commodity-specific technical knowledge related to suppliers being supported, this may include some of the following dependent upon your area of expertise:
• Direct experience in Electronics Commodities such as CCA/PCBA, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductor, and Passives
• Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation, familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 or certification favored
• Current or Past Certification to IPC-A-600 and Working knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines
• Working knowledge of Defense Microelectronics standards MIL-STD-883 and MIL-PRF-38534
• Knowledge of materials, thermal processes; welding, brazing, bonding, finishes, paint, coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites and other processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries
• Working knowledge of subtractive and additive manufacturing processes such as Machining, EDM, Molding, Casting, 3d Printing, Composites, Injection Molding, and associated GD&T
• Current or recent certification in IPC-A-620
• Knowledge of connectors, cable assemblies and cable harnessing, as well as interconnect processes and methods such as jacketing, crimping, thermal adhesion, connector termination, soldering, stamping and various plating methods

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Depending on the job level (as listed in the job description) a Bachelor's Degree with 2-12+ years of experience or 6-12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Possess Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communicates effectively at all levels of an organization with interpersonal relationship building skills
• Change agent driven towards Continuous Improvement and achieving Results
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, as well as a working knowledge of GD&T
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
• Experience with 8D/RCCA activities

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field
• Direct knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System (e.g. AS9100), AS9102 First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP
• Experience in Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation qualifications, and Measurement System Analyses
• Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma, a Green or Black Belt certification from a recognized organization
• Strong commodity-specific technical knowledge related to suppliers being supported, this may include some of the following dependent upon your area of expertise:
• Direct experience in Electronics Commodities such as CCA/PCBA, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductor, and Passives
• Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation, familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 or certification favored
• Current or Past Certification to IPC-A-600 and Working knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines
• Working knowledge of Defense Microelectronics standards MIL-STD-883 and MIL-PRF-38534
• Knowledge of materials, thermal processes; welding, brazing, bonding, finishes, paint, coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites and other processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries
• Working knowledge of subtractive and additive manufacturing processes such as Machining, EDM, Molding, Casting, 3d Printing, Composites, Injection Molding, and associated GD&T
• Current or recent certification in IPC-A-620
• Knowledge of connectors, cable assemblies and cable harnessing, as well as interconnect processes and methods such as jacketing, crimping, thermal adhesion, connector termination, soldering, stamping and various plating methods

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Health insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• Dental insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• Vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• Health savings accounts for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• 401(k) savings plan for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• Disability coverage for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• Life and accident insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics