Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

BAE Systems•Phoenix, AZ

14h•$88,189 - $149,922•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer based out of the Phoenix, Arizona site. In this role as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll be charged with implementing tools and processes to ensure suppliers are prepared and have robust plans to deliver timely and quality products to BAE Systems. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be tasked to investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. You'll conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications, travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple projects to completion. A self-starting problem solver, you'll utilize analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. You'll disseminate information and direction ensuring supplier understanding of requirements and expectations, and maintain progress reports and present findings. Important note about location and schedule: This position is on the company's, "3-2-1 Hybrid Work Schedule", which includes a combination of remote and in-office work. To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance to Phoenix, Arizona.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical or engineering discipline and a minimum of four years related work experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role, or the overall equivalent experience
Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System and AS9102 First Article Requirements and Source Inspections
Direct knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods
Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work collaboratively with others, building and nurturing partnerships
Must be able to support travel of up to 50% from a home base within the Phoenix, AZ area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Aerospace or Defense contractor environment
Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System (QMS)
Proficient experience in Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation and qualification of Mechanical and Fabricated products
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
Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization

Responsibilities

implementing tools and processes to ensure suppliers are prepared and have robust plans to deliver timely and quality products
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 analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues
disseminate information and direction ensuring supplier understanding of requirements and expectations
maintain 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
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.