Engineer Principal - Quality

Job Description

Lead and perform Quality Assurance activities for engineering design, hardware development and systems analysis for individual component level, sub-system level to system level test and integration, for all lifecycle phases. May work in any of the multiple engineering or technical fields of specialty.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You'll Do:

• Work as a lead member of a program team during all phases of the lifecycle assessing the planning for and implementation of the process for compliance with good engineering practices.
• Participates in technical reviews, such as design and milestone reviews, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards. Provide input on risk mitigation and program documentation, integrating quality assurance processes into the program design and execution activities. Tracks changes and issues to ensure they are addressed systematically.
• Audit, monitor, evaluate, and report on subcontractor activities.
• Interface and lead a broad range of program personnel including design, manufacturing, inspection and test engineering on Quality policies and principles.
• Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities. Monitor supplier and manufacturing performance, perform design. Make recommendations for both manufacturing process and design improvements.
• Work as a lead member of a program team during all phases of the lifecycle assessing the planning for and implementation of the process for compliance with good engineering practices.
• Chair the Material Review Board (MRB) for programs with knowledge of dispositions, MRB authority, and compliance with customer flowed requirements; track MRB items; Lead the resolution of complex quality issues.
• Review program documentation, ensuring requirements compliance, adherence to BAE Systems standards, risk mitigation, and completeness.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation.
• Compile data and evaluate designs to determine adequacy and completeness of the product including the engineering effectiveness, ensuring the producibility of BAE Systems products.
• Lead manufacturing activities utilizing lean six sigma principles; Collaborate with production teams to integrate quality standards into manufacturing operations including manufacturing process plan reviews and shop order generation.
• Coordinate and direct tasking of other Quality Assurance (QA) staff on a program.
• Mentor and train junior colleagues within the organization.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Expert in of Quality Engineering (QE) principles, tools, methods, and standards.
• The candidate must demonstrate initiative, be able to complete tasks in a timely manner, possess good interpersonal skills, have good time management, and be able to represent QA in cross-functional meetings and to customers.
• Capable of leading a team of individuals on a program to execute to customer quality requirements.
• The candidate must be able to work in and contribute to a diverse cross functional team environment.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Master Black Belt Certified.

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.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.