Job Category: Sr – Quality Engineer
Location: AL-Anniston-1805 Coleman Road-(AL023)
Work Schedule 9/80
Position Description
The Anniston, Alabama site of BAE Systems is in search of a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) with a primary focus in Electrical Assemblies and Electronics. This position reports to their Procurement Quality Support Engineering (PQSE) group and is 100% on-site and essential. This is an advanced career opportunity. In this role, the Sr. SQE will be responsible for electrical/electronic assembly supplier quality interactions on a given set of programs. The Sr. SQE will investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Sr. SQE will lead and conduct containment efforts, maintaining traceability of actions and delegating accordingly, to ensure the swift containment of supplier non-conformances. Additionally, frequent interaction and status reporting to internal and external customers are required. The successful candidate will support multiple projects to completion, in support of the overall program. This position entails the enforcement of purchase order (PO) requirements, supplier non-conformance management and supplier performance improvement, including thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective action. The Sr. SQE will mentor junior SQE’s to further their development within the team.
- Evaluates the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions.
- Champions problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
- Evaluates First Article Inspections per the AS9102 requirements. Works with suppliers to meet BAE System's requirements.
- Evaluates First Article Test plans and reports for execution and approval.
- Drives “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base and A3 problem solving tool practices.
Skills Required
- Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in and Engineering related field of study and 4 years related work experience, 10 years relative work experience in lieu of education.
- Hands-on experience with the manufacturing process of Electronics and/or Electrical Assemblies.
- Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation generation.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).
- Strong working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/ Preventative Actions.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102B First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards.
- Practical problem solver.
- Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications.
Skills Preferred
Experience Preferred
- Experience in Defense Prime Contract environment.
- Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment and product qualification.
- Specific experience with electrical assemblies for the Defense Industry.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g. Green / Black Belt).
- Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Way, A3 problem solving tool.
Education Required
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in and Engineering related field of study and 4 years related work experience, 10 years relative work experience in lieu of education.
Education Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
