Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect US®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems
BAE Systems in Greenlawn, NY is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers starting new work are prepared and have robust plans to deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. The SQE will be report into the Supplier Quality Manager.
Expected Travel requirement: Approximately 10%. This will be a mix of local, day visits as well as some overnight travel, outside the local area.
The SQE will:

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications, travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple projects to completion
• Be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize their analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues
• Be a strong communicator, ensuring suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical field and 6+ years of experience or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline
• Experience in a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or above and working knowledge of APQP and PPAP systems.
• Proficient experience on Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation and qualification of mechanical and Fabricated product
• Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of multiple Electronics Commodities, such as CCA, PWB, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductor, distributors, passives and miscellaneous.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP and tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126305 - $214718
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.
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.