Program Quality Engineer Principal

BAE Systems•Anniston, AL

5d•$96,623 - $164,259•Hybrid

About The Position

Quality doesn’t live in a spreadsheet — it lives in processes, people, and decisions. As a Quality Program Engineer, you’ll sit at the center of program execution, risk management, and continuous improvement, ensuring quality is built in, sustained, and improved over time. This role is ideal for quality professionals who enjoy problem solving, cross-functional leadership, and owning outcomes — not just checking boxes. As a Program Quality Engineer, Principal, at BAE Systems, in Anniston, Alabama, you will serve as a quality partner to assigned programs, supporting product quality from planning through execution by driving structured quality processes and disciplined problem solving.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical discipline and six years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree
Solid understanding of Quality Assurance / Quality Control fundamentals and concepts
Solid understanding of Problem Solving tools and techniques
Experience operating within ISO 9001 standards
Experience using standard and industry related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database applications such as Oracle or TipQA
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to guide / mentor others
Experience creating and documenting audit criteria
Experience working within a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience using Oracle and TipQA
Experience working in a quality program in support of government contracts, preferably DoW
Experience in root cause analysis.
PFMEAs, Control Plans, and risk-based quality tools
Corrective Action management and structured problem solving
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 or similar quality standards
Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving issues to closure
Lean, Six Sigma, or Quality certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and support PFMEA development, maintenance, and updates in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and operations
Ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated through effective prevention and detection controls
Support control plans, inspection strategies, and process changes aligned to PFMEA outputs
Own and manage Corrective Action Requests (CARs) from initiation through closure
Facilitate structured problem-solving activities using tools such as: 3L5Y / 5-Why 8D A3 RCCA
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure systemic issues are addressed, not just symptoms
Apply QMS requirements (ISO 9001 / AS9100 where applicable) to daily program execution
Support internal audits, surveillance activities, and compliance reviews
Develop, update, and improve quality procedures, work instructions, and process documentation
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Safety, and Program teams to resolve quality issues
Provide clear communication of quality risks, issues, and status to leadership and stakeholders
Participate in program reviews, readiness reviews, and problem-solving meetings
Use data, metrics, and dashboards to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve process capability, efficiency, and consistency
Support site and program-level quality initiatives to strengthen execution and governance

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.