Senior Production Program Quality Engineer

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

8d•$97,008 - $164,914•Hybrid

About The Position

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-35 fighter jet. At 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. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate for Those Who Move the World.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. Nashua, New Hampshire is an hour northwest of Boston with all the cultural offerings and professional sports team of city life, and less than two hours from skiing and the New Hampshire Seacoast. BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area is seeking a Senior Program Quality Engineer in the Tactical Air (TACAIR) Product Line. The role will support EPAWSS Production Programs. As a Program Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring BAE Systems builds and delivers compliant product to our customers. Requirements flow down and compliance will play a significant part of everyday life. Responsibilities for this role will include support to the production build process, First Article Inspection, as well as Quality support on non-recurring engineering efforts including hardware redesign efforts due to Diminishing Manufacturing Supply, repair/rework of Customer and Government Furnished Equipment, Environmental Stress Screening Test Program Set development, Supplier engagement and issue resolution, and Product Acceptance with the customer. The Program Quality Engineer is the primary interface with the customer for audits, program inquiries and product acceptance. Attention to detail for hardware and documentation records play a critical part of the product acceptance process. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative program team environment is a must! The individual will work closely with the Customer, Program Management Office, and Supplier Quality teams, along with other critical functions, to provide world-class program execution. Experience in program quality will benefit you in this role. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely and travel to other locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline and 4+ years of work experience
Self-starting problem solver with a fact-based focus on continuous improvement
Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Ability to read, interpret and understand a drawing, print and specification
Ability to work independently with little to no oversight
Strong and Demonstrated Communication Skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills
Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Process Verification (PPV)
Communication in a clear, concise and professional manner with multiple customers in different organizations, functions and the US Government
Understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Auditing)
Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplined team

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience
Support to Production manufacturing
Green Belt/ Black Belt certification
Lean Six Sigma tools
Hands on experience in a Defense Contracting Environment
Active secret clearance
Familiarity with the following:
Understanding of defense industry standards (AS9100, AS9102, AS9145)
Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
Customer Requirements and flow down into program execution and tasking
Presentation of product to customer for acceptance/ "sell off"
Preparation of documentation packages for customer review
Hardware Inspection Criteria
Quality Management Systems (AS9100)
Quality Auditing
Configuration Control and Hardware Configuration Reporting
Participation Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities

Responsibilities

support to the production build process
First Article Inspection
Quality support on non-recurring engineering efforts including hardware redesign efforts due to Diminishing Manufacturing Supply
repair/rework of Customer and Government Furnished Equipment
Environmental Stress Screening Test Program Set development
Supplier engagement and issue resolution
Product Acceptance with the customer
primary interface with the customer for audits, program inquiries and product acceptance

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an 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.