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.
This is a remote position; however, the selected individual must live in or
around the New England area of the United States to be able to travel to/visit
suppliers in the area. Relocation is not available.
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent
experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree and 4-8+ years of related experience or 8-12+ years of
related engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
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 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical field and 8-10 years of
experience in a Printed Wired Board manufacturing environment and related
functions within the PWB/PCB bare board industry
Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment
Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System and AS9102 First Article
Requirements and Source Inspections
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
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.