Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier-specific requirements and provide technical support to suppliers. In this role as a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will ensure that products meet quality standards, minimize quality costs, and maximize customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with procedures and processes.
As a self-starter and problem solver, you'll be empowered to utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Your strong communication skills are essential in collaborating and ensuring suppliers understand requirements and expectations. The role will involve:

• Evaluating the impact of nonconforming products and assessing suppliers' corrective actions
• Championing problem-solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
• Performing source inspections of products at supplier locations
• Conducting process assessments at supplier locations
• Performing audits in accordance with ISO 9001 and BAE Special Process requirements
• Driving a "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base

Note about Location: This position may be supported 100% remote. It is ideal if based within a reasonable driving commute to a work site for monthly meetings in-person. A home base in Michigan or surrounding states is ideal.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, and/or Certified Weld Inspection (CWI) certification, and two years of related experience, or the overall equivalent
• Working knowledge of Quality System Requirements
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Knowledge of engineering codes and standards
• Problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action
• Motivated self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Good planning, time management, and organization skills
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Able to support travel of up to 50%.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt
• First Piece Inspection/Testing (AS9102)
• Process Failure and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans
• Oracle
• TipQA
• QMS Lead Auditor Certification
• ASQ Certifications (Auditor, Metrology, Quality Engineer, etc.)
• Part Production Approval Process (PPAP) experience
• Advanced Quality Product Planning (APQP) experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275
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 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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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.