Senior Quality Engineer
BAE Systems · Merrimack, NH
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $97k–$165k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
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A senior quality role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Merrimack, NH. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor focused on the quality and compliance of the TACAIR Sustainment program.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC
- Base pay
- $97k–$165k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
The Role: Program Quality & Compliance Factory Support
In this role, you will serve as a key contributor focused on the quality and compliance of the TACAIR Sustainment program. You will be the primary program authority for factory-level quality support, managing the end-to-end process for repairs and the resolution of non-conformances. You will ensure that all sustainment activities align with customer
requirements
and government mandates.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Factory Repair Support: Provide direct quality oversight for the repair of hardware and field return units. Ensure all repair processes are documented, validated, and compliant with technical specifications and contractual requirements.
- ◆Non-Conformance Management: Lead the identification, documentation, and resolution of non-conformances. Serve as a core member of the Material Review Board (MRB) to evaluate deviations and drive final dispositions.
- ◆Regulatory & Customer Interface: Act as a primary point of contact for the Defense Contracts Management Agency (DCMA) and customers during quality audits, program inquiries, and final product acceptance ( "Sell-off" ).
- ◆Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize factory repair workflows, reduce non-conformance rates, and improve overall program efficiency and Turn around Times (TAT).
- ◆Contract Review & Compliance: Perform Contract Reviews to identify specific customer quality
requirements
and deliverables; translate contractual obligations into actionable quality plans and inspection criteria to ensure 100% compliance with all repairs.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree and 3-4+ years of experience OR 6-8+ years of relevant Quality Engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
- ✓Prior history of quality assurance or engineering experience within a production, sustainment, repair, or lifecycle support program.
- ✓Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Skills & Education
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical field
- ✓Ability to read, interpret, and understand complex engineering drawings, prints, and military specifications.
- ✓Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with U.S. Government representatives and multi-functional organizational stakeholders.
- ✓Ability to work in program quality functions and produce high-quality work with minimal oversight as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- ✓Experience in Defense Contracting and the repair or manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies.
- ✓Experience with external quality audits and managing customer
requirements
flow-down.
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, incl
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Job Description Our Mission
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. 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? BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance and compliance for our Sustainment program, ensuring all factory repairs and product returns meet the highest standards of operational excellence.
Technical Competencies & Industry Standards
- •Aerospace Standards: Application of AS9100 (Quality Management Systems), AS9102 (First Article Inspection/FAI), and AS9145 (Advanced Product Quality Planning/APQP).
- •Corrective Action: Execution of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) to resolve systemic factory and product issues.
- •Configuration Management: Managing Configuration Control and Hardware Configuration Reporting to ensure baseline integrity during the repair process.
- •Quality Tools: Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis, and Lean Manufacturing.
Work Environment
This position requires 100% on-site presence at a BAE Systems facility to provide direct factory support.