Senior Program Quality Engineer

Company: BAE Systems
Location: Nashua
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. 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 or 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 part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Program Quality Engineer who will be a member of a cross-functional program team as part of the Strategic Missile Programs which resides in the Precision Strike and Sensing Solutions (PS) business area.
Activities and Responsibilities could include:

• Review of program contractual requirements and development/ implementation of an effective quality plan
• Clear communication and flow down of program requirements to all affected disciplines
• First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Production Process Verification (PPV)
• Quality Management Systems Audits
• Control of Non Conforming Materials including leading containment and disposition activities
• Material Review Board and Failure Review Board participation
• Manufacturing Support for Production Build including Process Review Board, Corrective Action Board and Configuration Control Board participation
• Quality Assurance Visual Mechanical Inspection (QA VMI)
• Documentation/ Configuration Analysis and Review
• Documentation Preparation for Customer Presentation/ Sell Off
• Presentation of Product for Customer Acceptance (Sell Off)
• Driving Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities through to closure
• Performance of data reviews activities to drive continuous improvement/ zero defect initiativesPlease note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
  
  Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
  
  Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  
  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or 8 years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Applies extensive quality expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
  • Material Review Board and Failure Review Board Experience
  • Experience leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
  • Experience with AS9102- First Article Inspection
  • Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
  • Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on matters pertaining to policies, plans and objectives. May interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and team work contribution
  • Strong and Demonstrated Communication Skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills and interpersonal skills (listening and communicating within a group/ team environment)
  • Produce high quality work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
  • Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point
    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    
    • Bachelor's degree in a engineering /technical area or Master's degree and 2+ years of experience
    • Active Secret clearance
    • Prior Quality Assurance Engineering Responsibilities
    • ISO 9001 Internal Auditing Course or Lead Auditor Certification preferred
    • AS9100 experience
    • Hands on experience in a Defense Electronics Prime Contract Environment
    • Green or Black Belt Certification
    • Lean Six Sigma Analysis and Tools Experience
      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.
      
      Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
      At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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