Supplier Quality Engineer - Special Process And Development

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. Nashua New Hampshire is an hour northwest of Boston with all the cultural offerings and professional sports team of city life, and less than two hours from skiing and the New Hampshire Seacoast.

The Successful Candidate:

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to help drive our special process and supplier development programs. This individual is a self-starting leader and problem solver who can effectively partner with multiple functional organizations at all levels, both internally and externally, for success. This individual possesses the strong analytical skills needed to find innovative solutions to quality challenges and mitigate supplier related disruptions. This individual is an excellent communicator who can convey complex information with clarity, relevance, and impact to peers and leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and lead cross-functional teams through onsite supplier audits and assessments
• Evaluate and assess risks identified during supplier onsite events
• Apply technical expertise to create training and supplier development plans that benefit both the supplier and BAE Systems
• Apply knowledge of materials and special process technologies to assess supplier compliance to specifications, industry standards, engineering documents or other contractual and regulatory requirements
• Create special process audit summaries that are designed to provide programs and management a clear understanding of audit results
• Present supplier development plans, results, and impact to key stakeholders including internal and external leadership

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4-6 years direct experience, such as experience in material science, process engineering, or supplier quality
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, specifically ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Strong Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) experience resolving complex issues
• Self-starter that motivates team members, fosters and nurtures teamwork
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and in diverse settings
• Ability to effectively navigate challenging situations
• Up to 50% travel expected

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering or other related discipline
• Direct experience with Supplier Development
• Experience with, and an understanding of, sourcing and execution in regulated, demanding industries such as Aerospace/Defense, Medical Device, or other challenging markets
• Experience creating and conducting training for external audiences
• Supplier Quality experience preferred
• Chemical Processing and Coatings experience preferred
• Audit experience/certification(s) preferred
• Experience with 8D methodology preferred
• Lean-6Sigma experience/certification(s) preferred

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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.