Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer with a data driven background in support of Combat Mission Systems, based out of York, Pennsylvania. This is a hybrid opportunity supported most efficiently with candidates based along the east coast.

In this role, the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer investigates, evaluates, and resolves supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) conducts capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications, travels (driving, flying) up to 50% to assigned suppliers, and leads multiple projects to completion. This role is a self-starter, problem solver who utilizes analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. A strong communicator, the SQE ensures suppliers understand requirements and expectations, makes progress reports, and presents findings. The SQE utilizes supplier scorecards / metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and works with suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance.

• Evaluate the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions;
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances;
• Perform source inspection of product at supplier locations;
• Perform and evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems’ expectations;
• Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelors in an Engineering or Technical discipline with four (4) years related experience, or an Associates with six (6) years experience, or the overall equivalent;
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality System;
• Auditing experience;
• Proven problem solving - Root cause / corrective actions;
• Knowledgeable with engineering drawings / GD&T;
• Highly effective communication and interactive skills;
• Must be a motivated self-starter;
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office Suite;
• Ability to travel up to 50% from a home-base along the east coast.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years related work experience;
• Expert level proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Business Objects, power BI, OBIEE, TIPQA, and or Oracle

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.