Eng Sr - Quality

BAE Systems•York, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our suppliers meet and sustain the required standards for quality, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering and/or industrial engineering, with experience in process engineering. If selected, you will be responsible for driving supplier excellence and reliability through proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and collaborative engagement with both our suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role requires excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Additionally the SQE will focus heavily on inspection and compliance of suppliers using methodologies that drive operational excellence, quality, on-time delivery, and reliability.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelors in an Engineering or Technical discipline with four (4) years related experience, or an Associates with six (6) years experience, or the overall equivalent
Strong capabilities in Excel and Power BI
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality System
Strong manufacturing experience with preferred APQP and PPAP knowledge
Strong history of auditing experience
Proven problem solving - Root cause / corrective actions
Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings / specifications / GD&T
Proficient in gage selection, product measurement and validation techniques
Highly effective communication and interactive skills
Must be a motivated self-starter
Must currently have some level of Six Sigma belt
Able to support a minimum 75% travel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years related work experience in Process Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering type role is preferred
Six Sigma Belt preferred
ASQ certifications will be a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Process Controls to ensure compliance with quality, on-time delivery, and performance standards
Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks through proactive engagement and analysis
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Operational Excellence (OE) guiding principles, Process Engineering, and Waste Identification and Elimination techniques
Develop and review key quality and reliability documents, including: Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to visualize and understand complex manufacturing processes, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential failures, and Control Plans to ensure effective process controls and monitoring
Develop and document standard work for suppliers and ensure the use of statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and maintain process stability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate those, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Provide training and hands-on problem-solving support to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing
Utilize excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Perform QMS and Special Process Audits, including weld, sub-safe, Nonconformance, and Document control audits
Onboarding of new suppliers and overseeing BAE Approved Supplier List and understanding supplier trends to protect the business

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
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