Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics Category

Nashua, NH, United States

**Job Description**

We are looking for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in the manufacturing, inspection, and acceptance of high reliability Printed Wired Boards of varying complexities. This professional will implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers have robust manufacturing and acceptance plans to deliver first time quality to BAE Systems. The role requires both experience and certification to IPC-A-600 as well as a comprehensive working knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and ASME Y15.1. A working knowledge of MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, and IPC-A-610 are also strongly desired. The selected candidate will also investigate, evaluate, resolve, and prevent quality issues by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, leading continuous improvement projects, and applying corrective & preventive action tools. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct assessments that evaluate and verify supplier capabilities, will travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple supplier quality projects to completion. This must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations; make progress reports and present findings.

This role will be reporting to the Electronics Category Supplier Quality Director.

Expected Travel requirement: Approximately 50%. This will be a mix of local, day visits as well as some overnight travel outside the local area.

Additionally you will:

+ Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers. Work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans towards achieving 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 s expectations.

+ Drive Zero Defect mentality within the supply base.

+ Participate in Strategic Sourcing Efforts & Technical Interchange Meetings.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

**Minimum Education and Experience**

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline and at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant function and industry

**Required Skills**

+ Work Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role

+ Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment

+ Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP Requirements, and Source Inspection.

+ Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment, and instrumentation

+ Direct knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods.

+ Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems.

+ Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly, directly, and objectively.

+ Certification to IPC-A-600

+ Working knowledge and familiarity withIPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines, MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and ASME Y15.1.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

**Preferred Skills**

+ Proficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of Mechanical and Fabricated products

+ Previous experience in the PCB/PWB manufacturing industry favored.

+ Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation, familiarity with IPC-A-610 or certification favored.

+ Experience 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

+ Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan

+ Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma

+ Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization

+ Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System

+ Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

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.

**Principal Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics Category**

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