Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
What is a Supplier Quality Engineer at BAE Systems? It is a highly empowered role with strategic and tactical Supplier Quality responsibilities for given commodities/suppliers. BAE Systems is looking for a mid to senior level candidate with interest in supplier quality. In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define, support, and develop the next generation of avionics - whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management. The qualified individual will have responsibility for supporting supply chain quality improvement initiatives across these business areas. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and team-oriented environment and provide opportunity for inner-team coaching and growth opportunities. We also allow a flexible work schedule and domestic / international travel. In this Supplier Quality Engineer positin you will make impacts in the following ways;
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 2-4+ years of experience or 6-8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Manufacturing quality experience
- Demonstrate technical capability in order to communicate effectively with design / component engineering on quality improvement topics and quality/design/process change opportunities both internally and within the supply base while keeping cost competitiveness in mind.
- Exhibit good interpersonal skills in order to grow supplier relationships in order to support our business needs.
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree
- Quality/Engineering Investigations or Failure Analysis
- 5+ years experience in related field
- Root Cause Corrective Action
- Quality Systems (AS9100, AS9145)
- Lean six sigma, green/black belt
- Problem solving skills
Responsibilities
- Lead, drive and support quality investigations, utilizing 8D (or similar) root cause corrective action methods
- Ensure timely and effective supplier oversights/audits
- Communicate and ensure assigned supply base meets delivered quality objectives
- Support quality improvement projects as they relate to supplier quality
- Support supplier transitions (all types) to ensure supplier quality is not negatively impacted
- Conduct process walks (internal and/or external) and complete follow-up improvement actions identified
- Engage in the team-oriented environment to leverage growth and sharing while supporting a safe working environment
- Execute projects to improve efficiencies, drive out cost, manage change, and to mitigate risks
- Maintain compliance to established procurement and quality procedures
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
