
Supplier Quality Engineer
BAE Systems · Fort Wayne, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $79k–$135k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Fort Wayne, IN.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, PPAP, APQP
- Base pay
- $79k–$135k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $98k–$146k. This one lists $79k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 48 quality engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 47 other live quality postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- About 12% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$146k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 67%
- SPC 46%
- FMEA 42%
- Control plans 40%
- ✓ Supplier quality 35%
- New product launch 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: BAE Systems in Fort Wayne
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Supplier Quality Engineer at BAE Systems in other locations
BAE Systems lists this title in 3 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Hudson, NH · $79k–$135k
- Nashua, NH · $95k–$105k
Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and expectations, make progress reports and present findings. Ability to influence and execute across functions and organizations summarize briefing/findings at an executive leadership level will be necessary for success.
requirements
to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer
requirements
- ✓Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP
- ✓Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the
requirements
of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations
- ✓Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- ✓Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and translate them into an analytical approach. Ability to identify data trends across parts, suppliers, programs and business area. Ability to work and translate analytical data metrics into defect resolution/risk mitigation plans/actions.
- ✓Experience in 8D/RCCA activities
- ✓Experience with
requirements
management and flowdown
- ✓Working knowledge Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- ✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements, and procedure manuals
- ✓Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- ✓Excellent planning, time management and organization skills
- ✓Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field
- ✓Proficiency with Minitab or similar software package
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training / experience / certification
- ✓Experience with microwave and / or printed circuit board commodities
- ✓Experience with APQP & PPAP
requirements
and implementation or equivalent automotive standards
- ✓Experience with Special Processes, Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, and instrumentation
- ✓Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation
- ✓Working knowledge of supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods including experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system/Quality Management Software system
- ✓Working knowledge of commodity inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation
- ✓Understanding of drawings and Y14.5 GD&T with ability to determine compliance
- ✓Experience executing or coaching suppliers on AS9102 FAIs and PPVs
- ✓AS9100 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 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 emp
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Job Description Are you inspired to join an organization with a strong culture, that’s focused on ensuring we are hearing all voices, being brilliant on the basics, and developing our teams and leaders? BAE systems puts our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”
BAE Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers improve on current products with robust plans and deliver first time quality to BAE program customers. The person will also investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems as well as conduct audits, analyze defect trends, and lead continuous improvement projects. This engineer will engage experts across our commodity team to proactively mitigate risk and ensure effective resolution of issues as well as engage with program teams to support the manufacturing floor, flow down of customer requirements, sourcing decisions, and supplier risk identification. They must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize their 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 is a must. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand
Additionally you will
- •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
- •Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers’ corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both.
- •Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances
- •Flow down contractual
