Supplier Quality Engineer - Precision Strike (THAAD Development)

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

3d•$115,779 - $196,825

About The Position

See what you’re missing. 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. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. 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. In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions. The PS business area is seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Development program. This role will be the primary point of contact for Supplier Quality on THAAD Development. This role will work closely with the Development Engineering and Quality teams to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers develop robust processes that deliver conforming material on-time to BAE. The person will investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems including proactive management via defect trend analysis, preventative measures, and continuous improvement projects. This position will include approximately 25%+ travel. Travel will be a mix of local, day visits as well as overnight travel, outside the local area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Experience with a development programs and/or qualification of new suppliers in support of development efforts
Experience with FPA/semiconductor manufacturing
Experience in 8D/RCCA activities, as well as APQP
Experience with PPV/FAI
Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management, suppliers, and other adjacent functions
Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and identify trends for targeted improvement initiatives
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements
Experience with requirements management and flowdown
Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

Technical Bachelor's degree
Active Secret clearance
LSS Green Belt certified
Experience with NetInspect for PPAP/FAI
Experience in semi-conductor wafer fab and processing
Knowledge of semiconductor wafer processes and related chemicals
Experience in photonics / semiconductor packaging, as well as in semiconductor assembly processes, such as die bonding, hybridization, wire-bonding, and assembly
Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
AS9145

Responsibilities

Develop robust and highly capable supplier processes that support THAAD production and deliver consistent conforming material on-time
Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations
Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances, with the ability to lead suppliers through complete RCCA to find root cause and solve complex technical problems
Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP
Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements via quality clausing codes
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities.

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
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards