Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

2d•$97,008 - $164,914

About The Position

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- fighter jet. 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 WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us. We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to insure suppliers starting new work are prepared and have robust plans to deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. The person will also investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications, travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple projects to completion. You must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Strong communication skills are required to insure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings. You will be reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field
Proficiency with Minitab or similar software package
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training / experience / certification
Experience with microwave and / or printed circuit board commodities
Experience with APQP & PPAP requirements and implementation or equivalent automotive standards
Experience with Special Processes, Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, and instrumentation
Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation
Working knowledge of supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods including experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system/Quality Management Software system
Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System
Experience with electrical/mech anical inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of and/or certification to J-STD-001
Experience and/or certification to MIL-STD-883 Test Methods 2010, 2017, and 2032 Pre-cap internal visual inspection
Experience with optical and/or microwave inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation
Working knowledge of PWB/CCA Inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation . (IPC-A-600)
Lean Six Sigma
Green / Black Belt

Responsibilities

implement tools and processes to insure suppliers starting new work are prepared and have robust plans to deliver first time quality to BAE program customers
investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects
conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications
travel to assigned suppliers
lead multiple projects to completion
utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues
insure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
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