Quality Engineering Assistant

Job Description
How does it feel to be part of a team that is driven to make a big impact for our customers? Empowering.
BAE Systems is looking for a Quality Engineering Assistant who is excited to join a leading top tier global aerospace & defense enterprise as part of Controls & Avionics Solutions business area. This role is a full time, onsite position located in Fort Wayne, IN.
The Quality Engineering Assistant will support Engine Systems and the manufacturing floor/manufacturing quality engineer with quality issues, DSQR activities, customer returns, react to key program metrics, participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, drive corrective actions, and foster continuous improvements.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment
• A passion for process improvement
• Well-organized
• Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
• Ability to mine data and visually display
• Technical mindset

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Mechanical background with an understanding of electrical components and Circuit Card Assemblies.
• Experience with Oracle systems, Aegis/FLX factory Logix, PowerBI and/or Apex is a plus.
• Experience with 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 root cause corrective action investigations.
• Experience with metric trending.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $46898 - $75035
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.