Quality Engineer I

Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. 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-35 fighter jet. At 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 World®."
Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us!
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BAE Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Power & Propulsion Solutions (PPS) Aftermarket and Customer Returns area. The Quality Engineer will support the manufacturing floor with quality issues, react to key program metrics, participate in root cause and corrective action investigations (RCCA), drive corrective action implementation, and foster continuous improvement.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve quality problems as well as analyze defect trends, and lead continuous improvement projects related to customer and field returned products
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis (RCCA) activities to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
• Engage with other functions (i.e. Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations) across the business to proactively mitigate risk and ensure effective resolution of issues
• Perform as a self-starting problem solver who utilizes analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues
• Continuous Improvement of products and processes
• Inspection of parts and assemblies to drawings, command media, and industry standards
• Data mining and metric trending
• Action tracking and closure
• Perform and submit FAIs (First Article Inspection)
• Audit support

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or scientific field
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, and requirements
• Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
• A strong desire and mindset to drive actions and projects to closure without being prompted is a must
• Ability to mine data and visually display
• Technical mindset
• Well-organized

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with root cause corrective action investigations (RCCA)
• Mechanical background with an understanding of electrical components and Circuit Card Assemblies
• Experience with Oracle systems, FLX factory Logix, PowerBI and/or Apex is a plus
• Experience with the control and disposition of non-conforming material
• Familiarity with IPC J-STD-001 Standard Soldering Requirements
• Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment
• Experience with metric trending

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.