Engineer I – Quality
BAE Systems · Westminster, CO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $65k–$110k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Westminster, CO. You will work closely with other disciplines in BAE Systems SMS to support the build and test of payloads and spacecraft hardware in all phases of the program from inception to launch.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC
- Base pay
- $65k–$110k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live quality postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- About 19% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $86k–$130k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 68%
- Six Sigma 41%
- Supplier quality 36%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- SPC 36%
- Lean 32%
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Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: BAE Systems in Westminster
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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓BS degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field is required.
- ✓Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or PH.D., may substitute for two year of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- ✓Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in and contribute to a dynamic cross-functional team environment.
- ✓Willingness to take initiative, ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, and have good time management and organizational skills.
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓A demonstrated ability to learn aerospace and defense industry and government specifications and standards and the
requirements
contained therein that guide the design, build, and test of hardware.
- ✓A demonstrated ability to learn Quality Engineering (QE) principles, tools, methods, and standards.
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 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 miss
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Job Description Would you like to be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge assets to scientific and military customers that support space exploration and the war fighter?
As the Quality Engineer (QE), you will work closely with other disciplines in BAE Systems SMS to support the build and test of payloads and spacecraft hardware in all phases of the program from inception to launch. Your teammates will include Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, Customers, Inspectors, etc.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You’ll Do
- •Work as part of a team during all phases of the program lifecycle, supporting design and execution activities under the guidance of leadership and program personnel.
- •Support major program milestone activities such as subcontract procurements, design reviews, testing, configuration control audits, and problem reporting and resolution.
- •Facilitate the formulation and documentation of appropriate Root Cause, Corrective and Preventive Actions associated with product nonconformances.
- •Participate in and eventually chair Material Review Board (MRB) activities to identify the best path forward for nonconforming hardware. This also includes participation in Failure Review Boards (FRBs) for larger program teams.
- •Support test activities by reviewing Test Procedures, Test Anomalies and requirement verification.
- •Support Engineering and Manufacturing by reviewing drawings, work instructions, process plans, build documents and requirements.
- •Participate on the shop floor/cleanroom.
- •Support Test and Manufacturing activities outside of normal business hours as required by being on call or in person. This can include weekends and nights at times depending upon the phase of the program.
- •Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- •Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- •Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions
- •Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- •May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- •May access other facilities in various weather conditions.