Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (ECS F-35)

• Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers' corrective actions including timely communication with the program team of both.
• Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
• Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP
• Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations
• Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements via quality clausing codes
• Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance
• Partner with supply chain to ensure proper selection of sourcing (throughout entire product life cycle) to mitigate risk and reduce overall cost of ownership of the parts.
• Collaborate with engineering supply chain and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities.
• Support AS9145 deployment in key suppliers to mitigate program risks.
• Drive "Zero Defect" culture within the supply base

• A self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues
• A strong desire and mindset to drive actions and projects to closure without being prompted
• Strong communication skills to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations make progress reports and present findings
• Possesses a strong understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP 8D RCCA Statistical Process Controls Lean Six Sigma) along with relevant industry standards and their application to drive execution excellence
• Relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization builds appropriate rapport fosters constructive and effective relationships
• Collaborate with cross functional teams

• Bachelor's Degree and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and display visually
• Ability to interface with supplier and escalte appropriately
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings specifications requirements
• Excellent planning time management and organization skills
• Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers management and multiple functions
• Proficient in MS Office Products including Word Excel Power Point
• Experience in 8D/RCCA activities
• Experience with requirements management and flowdown
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies procedures appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

• Technical Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience
• Technical Master's Degree
• AS9145; APQP/PPAP; Process Capability
  • DFMEA
  • MFA
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plan
  • MSA/SPC
  • FAI/PSW
• LSS Green Belt / Black Belt
• Experience with root cause corrective action investigations
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
• New Product Development Introduction Life Cycle Management

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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