Program Quality Engineer

Job Description
What's it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. As part of our Electronic Combat Systems Quality Organization, you'll join a diverse group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.
BAE Systems is looking for a Program Quality Engineer who will be a member of a cross-functional program team in our Wayne, NJ and our Merrimack, NH facility. They will contribute to Program performance, verification of product/process conformance and customer satisfaction by providing technical expertise for executing product assurance engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. This position will consist of assisting the Program Leads in the execution of the Quality Management System Manual and Program Contractual Requirements within ECS Quality supporting the LRASM Program by documenting and implementing Quality Assurance function includes:
• Provide Quality support on project teams engaged in development of complex Electro-Mechanical systems.• Verify and validate design, development, integration, and qualification testing of products.• Support testing, continuous integration, and continuous monitoring.• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision• Integrated Test Engineering (ITE) and Software Configuration Management (SCM) support of formal Software Build releases and target computer installations, including Software Configuration Control Board participation.• Support Lead QE in the Environmental Qualification Test (EQT) team and the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Test team.• Support the Lead QE in the Functional Qualification Test (FQT).• Support Customer Software Quality Audits.• Applying statistical techniques and continuous improvement tools on process, product, and program performance data.• Effective use of metrics and measures, analyzing and reporting program performance information through trend analysis and other tools to provide early warning indicators for the initiation of preventative or corrective actions.• Support the review of program contract requirements to develop/implement an effective quality plan.• Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and validation of the Quality Management System in the Business Area site to assure company and contractual quality requirements are satisfied.• Support project tailoring, project plan/documentation development, and other activities to establish the project's execution processes.• Provide clear communication and flow down of program quality requirements to all disciplines (Engineering, Operations, and Program Management).• Provide flow down of contract quality requirements to all subcontractors and suppliers.• Supporting source selection and monitoring of critical subcontractors and suppliers.• Executes internal audits to verify the conformance of processes in accordance with the Quality Management System.• Manufacturing Support for Production Build including Process Review Board, Corrective Action Board and Configuration Control Board participation.• Support AS9102 activities including Production Process Verification (PPV)/First Article Inspections (FAI).• Performance of data review activities to drive continuous improvement/zero defect initiatives.• Initiating, facilitating, managing, and validating the effectiveness of root cause analysis, corrective, and preventative actions.• Driving Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities through to closure.• Responsible to create presentation materials for leadership including reports to Customers and Government representatives.• Control of Non-Conforming Materials including leading containment and disposition activities.• Material Review Board and Failure Review Board participation.• Verification and validation process for the inspection and acceptance of hardware, software, and data deliverables.• Documentation / Configuration Analysis and Review.• Documentation Preparation for Customer Presentation / Sell Off.• Presentation of Product for Customer Acceptance (Sell Off).
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4+ years work experience or 6-8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and standards (ISO9001; AS9100 preferred)
• A passion for process improvement
• Well-organized
• Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability to mine data and visually display
• Technical mindset
• Experience leading and participating in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
• Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or similar technical degree
• Certified L6S Greenbelt or Blackbelt
• Experience with root cause corrective action investigations
• Experience with electronics manufacturing
• Proven ability to coordinate a team to drive action
• Experience with metric trending
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) AS9145, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Failure Mode and Effective Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) or industry equivalent

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.