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Role Description

The PS business area is seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Development program. This role will be the primary point of contact for Supplier Quality on THAAD Development. The responsibilities include:

• Develop robust and highly capable supplier processes that support THAAD production and deliver consistent conforming material on-time.
• Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 and train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations.
• Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances.
• Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP.
• Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements via quality clausing codes.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities.

Qualifications

• A self-starter who identifies problems/challenges and takes initiatives to identify a solution.
• Exhibits strong Emotional Intelligence, relates well with individuals at all levels, builds rapport, fosters relationships, and collaborates with suppliers.
• Strong communication skills to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations.
• A problem solver who can lead a cross-functional team through targeted projects to reduce defects and/or increase throughput.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 6-8+ years of related experience or 10-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with development programs and/or qualification of new suppliers in support of development efforts.
• Experience/knowledge with IR Focal Plane Array/semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience/knowledge in photonics/semiconductor packaging and assembly processes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to change the world without giving up personal life.

Company Description

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.
• Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts.
• 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.