Senior Program Quality Engineer

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

2d•$97,008 - $164,914•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work in and contribute to a cross functional team environment.
A demonstrated understanding of basic aerospace and defense industry and government specifications and standards and the requirements contained therein that guide the design, build, and test of hardware.
A demonstrated understanding of Quality Engineering (QE) principles, tools, methods, and standards.
Willingness to take initiative, be able to complete tasks in a timely manner, and have good time management and organizational skills.
The applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team during all phases of the program lifecycle, supporting design and execution activities under the guidance of leadership and program personnel.
Participate in technical reviews, such as design and milestone reviews, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards. Provide input on risk mitigation and program documentation, integrating quality assurance processes into the program design and execution activities.
Interface and guide a broad range of program personnel including design, manufacturing, inspection and test engineering.
Investigate and resolve complex quality issues. Identify root cause and implement corrective action. Documents findings for traceability and lessons learned and support continuous improvement efforts across programs.
Chair the Material Review Board (MRB) for programs with knowledge of dispositions and compliance with customer flowed requirements; track MRB items
Identify areas for improvement and proposes changes to enhance efficiency and quality outcome.
Participate and at times, lead, audit activities, including both internal and external audits and third-party certifications.
Participate in manufacturing activities, collaborating with production teams to integrate quality standards into manufacturing operations including manufacturing process plan reviews and shop order generation.
Collect and interpret data related to quality performance and program objectives. Support the development of metrics to monitor program-specific goals and requirements. Share data-driven insights with the team to support informed decision-making.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

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 leave
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards