Program Quality Engineer

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

6d•$97,008 - $164,914

About The Position

BAE Systems Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area is seeking a Program Quality Engineer in the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) Product Line. This role supports a fast-paced EMD Program transitioning to high-volume production. The engineer will provide technical and Quality Assurance expertise, fostering a “Quality First” culture within the ACES Product Line. Responsibilities include overseeing Quality efforts across engineering development, manufacturing and production, supply chain, and program execution. The role involves interfacing with end customers to support audits, product acceptance, and program requirements, ensuring alignment and compliance. Additionally, the Program Quality Engineer will act as the Quality stakeholder for Program Lifecycle Management (LCM) reviews, design reviews, Configuration Control Board (CCB), and APQP/AS9145 activities, driving adherence to requirements and best practices. The position also requires leading timely and effective root cause and corrective Actions (RCCA) investigations, managing Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of nonconformances, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4+ years of experience or 6-8+ years of engineering/technical experience in lieu of degree
Active Secret Clearance
Must be able to obtain SAP / SAR clearance
Possess strong communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and customers, and partner communities
Be a visible, influential engineer collaborates effectively, remains approachable, and can diffuse high-tension situations collaborative approach with others and comes across as approachable; can diffuse high-tension situations
Experience with/or knowledge of root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline
Prior Quality Engineering Experience
Active Secret / Top Secret Clearance
Defense Contracting / Production Program Experience
PPV-FAI AS9102 Experience
Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA)
Lean Six Sigma tools: Green Belt / Black Belt Certifications
Supply Chain Management and Supplier Management Experience
Risk and Opportunity (R&O) Experience
Lifecycle Management (LCM) Experience
QAVMI Sell Off Experience
AS9145 Experience
Auditing experience (AS9100, ISO9001)
Quality Planning / Contract Requirements Review and Oversight
Cost / Control Account Management (CAM) Experience

Responsibilities

Support a fast-paced EMD Program transitioning to high-volume production as a Program Quality Engineer.
Provide technical and Quality Assurance expertise, fostering a “Quality First” culture within the ACES Product Line.
Oversee Quality efforts across engineering development, manufacturing and production, supply chain, and program execution.
Interface with end customers to support audits, product acceptance, and program requirements, ensuring alignment and compliance.
Act as the Quality stakeholder for Program Lifecycle Management (LCM) reviews, design reviews, Configuration Control Board (CCB), APQP/AS9145 activities, driving adherence to requirements and best practices.
Lead timely and effective root cause and corrective Actions (RCCA) investigations, manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of nonconformances, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.