Engineer I – Quality - Westminster CO
About The Position
The Quality Engineer works closely with other disciplines at BAE Systems SMS to support the build and test of payloads and spacecraft hardware throughout all phases of a program, from inception to launch. The role collaborates with Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, customers, inspectors, and other stakeholders, supporting design and execution activities and helping ensure product quality and program requirements are met. The position is on-site five days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment. The role may require protective equipment in production work centers and access to other facilities in varied weather conditions. Travel is less than 10%, and relocation is available. Support for Test and Manufacturing outside normal business hours may be required, including nights and weekends depending on the program phase.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Degree must be from a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and U.S. Department of Education.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in and contribute to a dynamic cross-functional team environment.
- Willingness to take initiative, complete tasks in a timely manner, and demonstrate good time-management and organizational skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be willing and eligible to be submitted for applicable clearance or access, including polygraph, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and able to maintain it.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to learn aerospace and defense industry and government specifications and standards, including requirements guiding hardware design, build, and test.
- Demonstrated ability to learn Quality Engineering principles, tools, methods, and standards.
Responsibilities
- Support design and execution activities across all phases of the program lifecycle under the guidance of leadership and program personnel.
- Support major program milestones, including subcontract procurements, design reviews, testing, configuration control audits, and problem reporting and resolution.
- Facilitate the formulation and documentation of root cause, corrective, and preventive actions associated with product nonconformances.
- Participate in and eventually chair Material Review Board activities to identify the best path forward for nonconforming hardware.
- Participate in Failure Review Boards for larger program teams.
- Support test activities by reviewing test procedures, test anomalies, and requirement verification.
- Support Engineering and Manufacturing by reviewing drawings, work instructions, process plans, build documents, and requirements.
- Participate on the shop floor and in cleanroom environments.
- Support Test and Manufacturing activities outside normal business hours as required, on call or in person.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
- Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
