Principal Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect US®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems BAE Systems in Greenlawn, NY is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers starting new work are prepared and have robust plans to deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. The SQE will be report into the Supplier Quality Manager. Expected Travel requirement: Approximately 10%. This will be a mix of local, day visits as well as some overnight travel, outside the local area.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field and 6+ years of experience or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline
- Experience in a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment
- Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or above and working knowledge of APQP and PPAP systems.
- Proficient experience on Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation and qualification of mechanical and Fabricated product
- Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of multiple Electronics Commodities, such as CCA, PWB, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductor, distributors, passives and miscellaneous.
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP and tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan
- Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System
Responsibilities
- 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, and lead multiple projects to completion
- Be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize their analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues
- Be a strong communicator, ensuring 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
