Supplier Quality Engineer - Subcontracts & Special Processess
BAE Systems · Endicott, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $88k–$150k
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Endicott, NY. A self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC, PPAP
- Base pay
- $88k–$150k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · overnight travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at BAE Systems
We found 7 people at this company and state: 4 on the team, 3 leaders. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
Write to Matthew → (free) - 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
The Role
- ◆Manage supplier quality performance across subcontracts product portfolio; ownership of the supplier quality strategy for the programs.
- ◆First line of defense for technical questions on all aspects of Program Supplier Quality.
- ◆Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers’ corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both.
- ◆Quality Management with Outsourced special process suppliers. Manage NC: plant containment actions, floor impact problem solving and full 8-D resolution (partnering with ES-Defense proccedures and expertise) including travel to suppliers.
- ◆Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP.
- ◆Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on 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
via quality clausing codes.
- ✓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.
- ✓Partner with supply chain to ensure proper selection of sourcing (throughout entire product life cycle) to mitigate risk and reduce overall cost of ownership of the parts.
- ✓Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities.
- ✓Support AS9145 deployment in key suppliers to mitigate program risks.
- ✓Drive “Zero Defect” culture within the supply base.
requirements
and expectations, make progress reports and present findings.
- ✓Possesses a strong understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Sampling and Inspection, FAI/PPV) along with relevant industry standards and their application to drive execution excellence.
- ✓Relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization, builds appropriate rapport, fosters constructive and effective relationships.
- ✓Collaborate with cross functional teams.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor's degree with 4-6+ years of direct experience or 8-10+ years of engineering experience in lieu of degree
- ✓Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and display visually.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications,
requirements
- ✓Excellent project management, planning, and organization skills
- ✓Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions.
- ✓Demonstrated Capability with 8D/RCCA activities.
- ✓Work experience with APQP 9145.
- ✓Experience with
requirements
management and flowdown.
- ✓Ability to make decisions and self-direct suppliers using sound judgment while complying with. policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field
- ✓PPV/FAIR 9102
- ✓Experienced with Special processes (f.i. Heat Treatment, Welding, Coatings…)
- ✓NADCAP certificed auditor with special processes.
- ✓LSS Green Belt
- ✓Experience with AS9100/IATF or equivalent Quality Management Systems
- ✓PPAP Management and Approval experience.
Pay Information
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 t
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Job Description See what you’re missing. 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. 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 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.
We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead and execute strategy with Subcontract programs. This person will report to the Supplier Quality Manager and will be responsible for implementing quality management tools and processes to ensure suppliers delivery high-quality products on-time to BAE Systems.
This position will include approximately 25% travel. Travel will be a mix of local, day visits as well as overnight travel, outside the local area.
The successful candidate
- •A self-starting problem solver who will utilize your 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
- •Strong communication skills to ensure suppliers understand