Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, PWB- Electronics Category

Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

We are searching for a Printed Wiring Board Professional to fulfill a Supplier Quality Engineering role in the Supplier Quality Electronics Category Team, with applied industry experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and acceptance of high reliability Printed Wiring Boards of varying types and complexities. This role bridges technical PWB experience with Quality Assurance, PWB Category Management, and Supply Chain Management.
This professional will implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers have robust manufacturing processes, tests, and acceptance plans to deliver first time quality to BAE Systems. The role requires both applied industry experience and certification to IPC-A-600 as well as a comprehensive working knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, IPC-TM-650, MIL-STD-883 and other PWB-related standards and guidelines. The selected candidate will investigate, evaluate, resolve, mitigate and/or prevent quality issues by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, leading failure analysis & continuous improvement projects, and applying corrective & preventive action tools. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer will travel to select suppliers to conduct performance updates: conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, process evaluations, and process optimization activities for PCB fabrication and assembly. The selected candidate will work as part of the PWB Commodity Team and take part in multiple Supplier activities to improve supplier performance. This must be a self-starting problem-solver who will draw from experience and utilize analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality, design, and process-related issues. Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations; make progress reports and present findings.

This role will be reporting to the Electronics Director of Supplier Quality and will require shifting between tactical and strategic work perspectives depending on the work and hand and organizational needs.

Expected Travel requirement: Approximately 50%, with varying distribution based on priorities and projects. This will be a mix of local, day visits as well as some overnight travel across the Country.

Additionally, you will:

• Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of assigned suppliers. Work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans toward achieving optimal 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, and programs, within the PWB supply base.
• Review & Approve supplier PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) and FAI (First Article Inspection) reports.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of experience in a Printed Wired Board manufacturing environment and related functions within the PWB/PCB bare board industry
• Ability to work, operate and contribute to a team with diverse background and experience; adapt and support the culture as a positive, engaged and impactful member of the team.
• Work Experience in the PCB/PWB manufacturing industry
• Work Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role
• Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System and AS9102 First Article Requirements and Source Inspections
• 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 to all levels of the organization
• Certification on IPC-A-600
• Comprehensive knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, IPC-TM-650, ASME Y14.5, MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-STD-883

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certification to IPC-A-610
• Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-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.
• 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
• 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: $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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.