Job Description

What’s it like to work with a company protecting what really matters? Remarkable.

The Elgin, Oklahoma site of BAE Systems is in search of a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) within their Procurement Quality Support Engineering (PQSE) group. This is an advanced career opportunity. In this role, the Sr. SQE will be responsible for all day-to-day supplier quality interactions on a given program. 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 customer 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.

Overall duties include:

Evaluating the impact of nonconforming product and assessing suppliers’ corrective actions.
Championing problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
Evaluating First Article Inspections per the AS9102 requirements.
Working with suppliers to meet BAE System's requirements.
Evaluating First Article Test plans and reporting for execution and approval.
Driving “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base and A3 problem solving tool practices.

Note: This role supports 100% on-site.

State/Province

Oklahoma

Salary Max Point

134929

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

None

Shift

1st Shift

Union Job

None

Business Area

Combat Mission Systems

City

Elgin

Job Posting Title

Senior Quality Engineer

Required Skills and Education

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an Engineering or technical field of study and 4 years related work experience, or the overall equivalent.
Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to write, speak, and deliver professional presentations.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Proficient in Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102B First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards.
Demonstrated ability to apply practical, results-oriented problem-solving techniques to technical challenges.
Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.

Company

130_BAE Systems Land&Armaments LP

Postal Code

73538

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Department

32QA_P&S CMS Quality Assurance

Country

United States

Job Family

Quality Eng

Preferred Skills and Education

Experience in Defense Prime Contract environment.
Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment, and product qualifications.
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.

Salary Min Point

79370

Travel Percentage

10%

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience