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Program Quality Engineer Lead

BAE Systems · Nashua, NH

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Level
Manager
Team
Quality
Base pay
$118k–$201k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
6+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A management quality role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Nashua, NH. You will be responsible for ensuring BAE Systems builds and delivers compliant product to our customers.

They ask for
6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, AS9100
Base pay
$118k–$201k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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About the role

Requirements

flow down and compliance will play a significant part of everyday life.

Responsibilities

for this role will include support to the production build process, First Article Inspection (FAI), Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) facilitator and participant, Supplier engagement and issue resolution, and Product Acceptance with the Customer, as well as Quality support on non-recurring engineering efforts including hardware redesign efforts due to Diminishing Manufacturing Supply. The role will include mentoring and leading other Program Quality Engineers.

The Program Quality Lead is the primary interface with the customer for audits, program inquiries and product acceptance. Attention to detail for hardware and documentation records play a critical part of the product acceptance process. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative program team environment is a must!

The individual will work closely with the Customer, Program Management Office, and Supplier Quality teams, along with other critical functions, to provide world-class program execution. Experience in program quality will benefit you in this role.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓Bachelor's Degree and 4-6+ years of related work experience or 8-10+ years of engineering experience in lieu of degree
  • ✓Self-starting problem solver with a fact-based focus on continuous improvement
  • ✓Strong and Demonstrated Communication Skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills
  • ✓Enjoys mentoring Quality professionals and other cross-functional team members to continuously improve execution success
  • ✓Understanding of Quality Science tools (8D RCCA and Auditing) along with relevant industry standards (i.e., AS9100)
  • ✓Experience leading Quality activities in a Production environment
  • ✓Experience supporting Supplier surveillance and issue resolution
  • ✓Ability to read, interpret and understand a drawing, print and specification
  • ✓Communication in a clear, concise and professional manner with multiple customers in different organizations, functions and the US Government
  • ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including word, excel, power point
  • ✓Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplined team
  • ✓Ability to work independently and lead a team with little to no oversight

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline
  • ✓Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience
  • ✓Production Hardware processing
  • ✓Program process definition and documentation
  • ✓Support to Production manufacturing
  • ✓Lean Six Sigma tools
  • ✓Green Belt/ Black Belt certification
  • ✓Hands on experience in a Defense Contracting Environment
  • ✓Preferred active secret clearance
  • ✓Familiarity with the following:
  • ✓Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
  • ✓Customer

Requirements

and flow down into program execution and tasking

  • ✓Hardware Inspection Criteria
  • ✓Quality Management Systems (AS9100)
  • ✓Quality Auditing
  • ✓Participation Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities

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 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, 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 de

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