Senior Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
We are driven by a mission to protect those who protect us, and we are looking for a skilled Senior Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) to help us deliver on that promise. Your work as a Sr. SQE will be critical in ensuring the reliability and performance of our products. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality and supplier management to join our Supply Chain team at our BAE Systems site in York, Pennsylvania.
In this role, your primary focus will be on electrical harnesses, assemblies, and electronics. You will investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality issues by conducting defect investigations, analyzing trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. Additionally, you will maintain frequent interaction and status reporting with both internal and external customers, supporting multiple projects through to completion for the overall program.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality investigations, evaluations, and resolutions, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring strict compliance with quality standards.
• Evaluate the impact of nonconforming products and assess the effectiveness of suppliers' corrective actions.
• Facilitate problem-solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate the recurrence of nonconformances.
• Evaluate First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements and collaborate with suppliers to ensure all BAE Systems' requirements are met.
• Review and approve First Article Test plans and reports.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate submission of quality documentation, enforce purchase order requirements, and drive performance improvements.
• Utilize data-driven insights and collaborative problem-solving to enhance supplier quality and performance.
• Oversee containment and inventory management activities to prevent defects and ensure product reliability.
• Cultivate a "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base and champion A3 problem-solving practices.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering-related field and 4 years of related experience, or the overall equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in Electronics and/or Electrical Assembly manufacturing.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and schematics.
• Skilled in mechanical drawing interpretation and GD&T.
• Competency with quality gauges and measuring tools.
• Proven track record in Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective/Preventative Actions.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 Quality Systems, and AS9102B First Article Requirements.
• Commitment to a "Zero Defect" mentality and practical problem-solving.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and industry-standard software.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Defense Prime Contract environment.
• Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment and product qualification.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-J-620, J-STD-001.
• Specific experience with electrical assemblies for the Defense Industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g. Green / Black Belt).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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 Platforms & Services
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.