Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
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BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our suppliers meet and sustain the required standards for quality, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering and/or industrial engineering, with experience in process engineering. If selected, you will be responsible for driving supplier excellence and reliability through proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and collaborative engagement with both our suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role requires excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Additionally the SQE will focus heavily on inspection and compliance of suppliers using methodologies that drive operational excellence, quality, on-time delivery, and reliability.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Process Controls to ensure compliance with quality, on-time delivery, and performance standards
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks through proactive engagement and analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Operational Excellence (OE) guiding principles, Process Engineering, and Waste Identification and Elimination techniques
• Develop and review key quality and reliability documents, including:
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to visualize and understand complex manufacturing processes
  • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential failures
  • Control Plans to ensure effective process controls and monitoring
• Develop and document standard work for suppliers and ensure the use of statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and maintain process stability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate those, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Provide training and hands-on problem-solving support to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing
• Utilize excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Perform QMS and Special Process Audits, including weld, sub-safe, Nonconformance, and Document control audits
• Onboarding of new suppliers and overseeing BAE Approved Supplier List and understanding supplier trends to protect the business

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelors in an Engineering or Technical discipline with four (4) years related experience, or an Associates with six (6) years experience, or the overall equivalent;
• Strong capabilities in Excel and Power BI;
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality System;
• Strong manufacturing experience with preferred APQP and PPAP knowledge;
• Strong history of auditing experience;
• Proven problem solving - Root cause / corrective actions;
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings / specifications / GD&T;
• Proficient in gage selection, product measurement and validation techniques;
• Highly effective communication and interactive skills;
• Must be a motivated self-starter;
• Must currently have some level of Six Sigma belt;
• Able to support a minimum 75% travel. Note: Most travel is within the continental USA but there may be instances of travel to Canada and abroad.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years related work experience in Process Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering type role is preferred;
• Six Sigma Belt preferred;
• ASQ certifications will be a plus.

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.