Engineer Principal - Supplier Quality

Job Description
The Supplier Quality Engineering position will leverage your abilities to improve the quality and delivery of supplied products. You will resolve quality and delivery issues, manage supplier corrective actions, and assure compliance of program quality requirements through surveillance and assessments activities with little to no supervision. You will need to be a self-starter with a complete understanding of the supplier quality function, be willing and able to train others, and have a passion to learn and improve supplier systems and products. This is a very visible position to the organization playing an important role at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems supporting the Aerospace and Defense industry.
In this position, you are the resource responsible for the technical supplier performance relationship at the front end of the Integrated Supply Chain - where production material is sourced, where it enters the product realization process, and upon where the company relies to ensure compliant parts are delivered on time. You will be a part of the supply chain risk management process that enables our competitive edge and reduces the risk to programs and our customers.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You'll Do:

• Manage and develop suppliers delivering PWAs, PWBs, and Ceramic components and assemblies.
• Become the subject matter expert in Printed Wiring Boards & Assemblies and troubleshoot, recommend, and mitigate manufacturing, material, and process issues.
• Proficiently utilize electronic manufacturing information systems including the Quality Management System (QMS), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system, Product Data Management (PDM) system, and other various databases that control and monitor supplier performance.
• Perform supply chain quality engineering functions including supplier evaluations, on-site system assessments, product realization capability and capacity reviews, and supplier corrective actions (SCARs).
• Use your understanding of technical specifications and supplier manufacturing processes to troubleshoot and resolve supplier fault issues.
• Assess supplier risk and facilitate improvements in counterfeit part prevention in the supply chain, support and work cross-functionally with engineering, supply management, inspection and production for all phases, systems, programs and or products from less complicated, single focus activities to extremely complex and highly diverse activities
• Work collaboratively with Supply Chain and Engineering on strategic sourcing teams to improve sourcing decisions, improve the supply base and selection of available suppliers, and affect improvements when necessary.
• Review drawings, procedures and engineering orders for completeness and suggest improvements to ensure supplier success.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experience in supply chain quality engineering and/or hardware quality engineering. Experience in other areas will be considered if there is a supplier and/or quality component.
• A working knowledge of ISO and AS9100 requirements.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Oasis, Costpoint, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in performing on-site quality system assessments and evaluating suppliers' ability to produce the needed products, processes or services. Consideration will be given to internal audit experience in lieu of supplier system assessments.
  • Experience in other engineering areas will be considered without direct knowledge of quality requirements. Experience in Printed Wiring Board and Assembly processes will hold a preference over quality assessments, audits, etc.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Extensive experience and knowledge of PWA, PWB, and associated components.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control, LEAN, and Six Sigma.
• ASQ Certifications such as Certified Supplier Quality Professional, Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality Engineer, or Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.