Supplier Quality Engineer

BAE Systems • Austin, TX

77d • $95,106 - $161,680

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- fighter jet. 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. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us. We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to insure suppliers starting new work are prepared and have robust plans to deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. The person will also investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications, travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple projects to completion. You must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Strong communication skills are required to insure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings. You will be reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4+ years of experience or 6-8+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods including experience with ERP system/Quality Management Software system.
• Proficiency with Minitab or similar software package.
• Experience with APQP & PPAP requirements and implementation or equivalent automotive standards.
• Experience with Special Processes, Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, and instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with microwave and/or printed circuit board commodities.
• Working knowledge of and/or certification to J-STD-001.
• Experience and/or certification to MIL-STD-883 Test Methods 2010, 2017, and 2032 Pre-cap internal visual inspection.
• Experience with optical and/or microwave inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of PWB/CCA Inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation (IPC-A-600).
• Lean Six Sigma.
• Green / Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers are prepared and have robust plans for first time quality.
• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits and analyzing defect trends.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct capability assessments to verify supplier qualifications.
• Travel to assigned suppliers.
• Lead multiple projects to completion.
• Utilize analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues.
• Communicate requirements and expectations to suppliers.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees