Supplier Quality Engineer - Special Process

About the position

BAE Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer - Special Processes, who will report to the Supplier Quality Manager. This individual will work across the supply base to implement tools and execute programs that ensure suppliers are prepared with robust processes and plans to deliver quality products to BAE program customers. The role will focus on Special Processes such as Heat Treating, Welding, Brazing, Plating, Coatings, and Composites. This individual will also investigate, evaluate, and resolve Supplier Quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. You will also conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications, travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple projects to obtain measurable results. You must be a self-starting driven problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality related issues & challenges and mitigate supplier related business disruptions. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, organize, and conduct onsite special process audits/assessments
• Apply knowledge of materials and special process technologies to assess supplier compliance to specifications, industry standards, engineering documents or other contractual requirements
• Create Special Process audit summaries that are designed to provide programs and management a clear understanding of audit results
• Ability to evaluate and assess risks that may emerge from special process audit results
• Interact and communicate with multi-functional teams on special processes requirements and issues
• Strong understanding of root cause and corrective action analysis and implementation of preventative action
• Identify risks and drive supplier accountability to risk mitigation plans & strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years direct experience or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Some experience with, and an understanding of, sourcing and execution in regulated, demanding industries such as Aerospace/Defense, Medical Device, or other challenging markets
• Strong RCCA 8D experience training & leading suppliers and internal events
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and in diverse and different settings
• Self-starter; identifies challenges/problems and takes the initiative to identify solutions
• Motivates team members, fosters and nurtures teamwork
• Can diffuse high-tension situations calmly and effectively

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or Manufacturing
• Supplier Quality experience preferred
• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering or Manufacturing
• Chemical Processing and Coatings experience preferred
• Audit experience/certification(s) preferred
• Lean-6Sigma experience/certification(s) preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program