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divh2Supplier Quality Engineer/h2pYou dont see it, but its there. Our employees work on the worlds 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, youll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industrys most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, were 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 us./ppWe are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers improve on current products with robust plans and deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. Additionally, this person will be responsible for qualifying new suppliers for the program. This position will report to the Interconnect Group Supplier Quality team. The person will also investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems and conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications, travel to assigned suppliers, perform onsite source inspections, and lead multiple projects to completion. The individual must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize 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 is a must. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings. Ability to summarize briefing/findings at an executive leadership level. Additionally you will:/pulliUtilize 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/liliEvaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both./liliChampion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances/liliPerform Production Process Verifications (PPVs) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP/liliPerform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations/liliDrive Zero Defect culture within the supply base/li/ulpThis is a remote position; however, the selected individual must live in or around the Greater New England Area of the United States to be able to travel to/visit suppliers in the area. Relocation is not available./ppRequired Education, Experience, Skills:/pulliBachelors degree and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree./liliWork Experience with the manufacturing inspection and acceptance of Interconnect commodities./liliKnowledge of connectors, cable assemblies and cable harnessing./liliKnowledge of Interconnect processes and methods such as jacketing, crimping, thermal adhesion, stamping, and various industry plating methods./liliAbility to interpret drawing specifications and measurement data for interconnect components inclusive of mechanical and electrical requirements./liliStrong understanding of MIL STD, ANSI and ISO drawing standards/liliIPC 610 / IPC620 certification or familiarity with the content/liliStrong familiarity with mechanical and electrical metrology, inspection tools, and gages/liliDirect knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods./liliWell organized and effective communication skills/liliExperience with product test, equipment and instrumentation and other common processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries/liliWorking knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System/liliProficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point/li/ulpPreferred Education, Experience, Skills:/pulliEffective, clear communicator and practical problem solver/liliSelf-starter, working independently with the direction of Regional Leadership but able to prioritize and coordinate own tasks with focus on achieving objectives./liliProficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation and qualification of Mechanical and Fabricated products/liliExperience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of thermal processes, welding and brazing, finishes and coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites and other common processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries/liliFamiliarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan/liliPractical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma/liliGreen / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization/liliWorking knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System/liliEligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense/li/ulpPay Information:/ppFull-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./ppEmployee 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./ppAbout BAE Systems Electronic Systems:/ppBAE 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 its 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, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference./ppElectronic 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./p/div