Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) has rewarding project technical opportunities that are right for you! Engineers in CEMA work on the world's most advanced electronics to create systems that protect our warfighters. In CEMA, 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.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. 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.
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in Hudson, NH to implement tools and processes to insure suppliers starting new work are prepared and have robust plans to deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. The person will also investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Supplier Quality Engineer will perform root cause analysis, travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple projects to completion. You must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Strong communication and problem solving skills are required to insure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings. You will be reporting to the CEMA Supplier Quality Manager .
The SQE will:

• Implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers improve on current products with robust plans and deliver first time quality to BAE program customers
• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems as well as conduct audits, analyze defect trends, and lead continuous improvement projects
• Engage experts across our commodity team to proactively mitigate risk and ensure effective resolution of issues as well as engage with program teams to support the manufacturing floor, flow down of customer requirements, sourcing decisions, and supplier risk identification.

Who you are?

• A self-starting problem solver who will utilize their analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues
• A go-getter with a strong desire and mindset to drive actions and projects to closure without being prompted is a must
• A strong communicator who will ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings.
• An engineer with the ability to influence and execute across functions and organizations summarize briefing/findings at an executive leadership level will be necessary for success.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience in 8D/RCCA activities
• Experience with requirements management and flowdown
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical field
• Active Secret clearance
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
• Experience executing or coaching suppliers on AS9102 FAIs and PPVs
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Excellent planning, time management and organization skills
• Experience with APQP & PPAP requirements and implementation or equivalent automotive standards
• Experience with Special Processes, Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, and instrumentation
• Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.