Principal Supplier Quality Engineer (Remote)

Job Description:

Job Description
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BAE Systems is hiring for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer. Ideally this position can support hybrid work from our Maple Grove, MN site, although remote work within the US will be considered. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will support a supplier base across various regions in the United States. International travel may be required at times.

As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting several products within a given program area/market segment. This position will focus on new product introduction and APQP methodologies. You will work in an Integrated Project Team (IPT) environment and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of quality for the team as well as overseeing new product introduction in the munitions environment.

In this role, you will:

Lead supplier quality investigations, evaluations, and resolutions, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with quality standards
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate submission of quality documentation, enforce purchase order requirements, and drive supplier performance improvements
Champion problem-solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate non-conformances and foster a culture of quality excellence
Drive supplier quality and performance improvements through data-driven insights and collaborative problem-solving
Ensure program success by coordinating quality activities across multiple projects and stakeholders
Execute containment and inventory management activities to prevent defects and ensure product reliability

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical degree, and four (4) years related Quality Assurance experience, or the overall equivalent experience.
Strong experience in APQP methodologies.
Knowledge of new product introduction.
Prior experience with the management of a Quality Management System.
Strength in planning and time management.
Excellent communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.
Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Able to support travel of up to 25% in the Minnesota / Wisconsin / Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky region of the US with occasional travel to other regions including international ones.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Knowledge of munitions development or manufacturing strongly preferred.
Experience operating in an organization with government quality oversight.
Quality experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
Familiarity with APQP and complex machining operations.
Familiarity with FAR/DFAR requirements.
Familiarity and working knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 standards.
Experience with Lean and process improvement tools/methods.
Experience with Six Sigma, SPC techniques and PFMEA.

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.

Job Ident #: 121078BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

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Job Info

Location

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs