Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description Are you inspired to join an organization with a strong culture, that’s focused on ensuring we are hearing all voices, being brilliant on the basics, and developing our teams and leaders? BAE systems puts our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”

BAE Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers improve on current products with robust plans and deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. The person will also investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems as well as conduct audits, analyze defect trends, and lead continuous improvement projects. This engineer will engage experts across our commodity team to proactively mitigate risk and ensure effective resolution of issues as well as engage with program teams to support the manufacturing floor, flow down of customer requirements, sourcing decisions, and supplier risk identification. They must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize their analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. A strong desire and mindset to drive actions and projects to closure without being prompted is a must. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings. Ability to influence and execute across functions and organizations summarize briefing/findings at an executive leadership level will be necessary for success.

Additionally you will:

• Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance
• Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers’ corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances
• Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements
• Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP
• Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and translate them into an analytical approach. Ability to identify data trends across parts, suppliers, programs and business area. Ability to work and translate analytical data metrics into defect resolution/risk mitigation plans/actions.
• Experience in 8D/RCCA activities
• Experience with requirements management and flowdown
• Working knowledge Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements, and procedure manuals
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Excellent planning, time management and organization skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field
• Proficiency with Minitab or similar software package
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training / experience / certification
• Experience with microwave and / or printed circuit board commodities
• Experience with APQP & PPAP requirements and implementation or equivalent automotive standards
• Experience with Special Processes, Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, and instrumentation
• Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods including experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system/Quality Management Software system
• Working knowledge of commodity inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation
• Understanding of drawings and Y14.5 GD&T with ability to determine compliance
• Experience executing or coaching suppliers on AS9102 FAIs and PPVs
• AS9100 experience

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.