Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. 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? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer at our site in Nashua, NH to support quality practices and surveillance directly on the production floor. The role will supervise the factory quality inspection team and routinely collaborate with the Operations and Process Engineering teams to meet product quality requirements, reduce rework and scrap, and drive continuous improvement.
In this role, you will:

• Provide quality control support to the manufacturing value stream, with a focus on the inspection operations
• Monitor and provide input to process documentation and inspection plans
• Collaborate with Program Quality team to execute Quality Plan in the factory in accordance with customer requirements
• Reinforce compliance to the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting audits and continuous improvement efforts
• Execute First Article Inspection (FAI) in accordance with QMS and AS9102, with report preparation and data collection support
• Disposition nonconforming material and pursue corrective action for supplier related issues with Supplier Quality where needed
• Support factory quality metrics reviews
• Facilitate root cause/corrective action (RCCA) process associated with manufacturing issues
• Collaborate with Process Engineering on the implementation of product and process control methods such as SPC and associated reaction plans
• Supervise the factory inspection team and coordinate coverage and training activities to facilitate production workflow
• Utilize various quality science tools for problem solving and data analysis

Who you are:

• You love leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• You're always anticipating your customer's needs and working to exceed their expectations
• You are committed to organizational development, mentorship, and knowledge transfer
• You advocate for a "Quality First" culture
• You live for the details

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a quality assurance role
• Proficiency in root cause/corrective action (RCCA/CAPA/8D) and problem solving using various quality science tools such as Ishikawa diagrams, control charts, failure mode and effects analysis, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data packages, engineering drawings, bill of materials, component specifications, standards, and process sheets
• Experience as a direct supervisor for inspection or technician personnel, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to extract data/information for presentations and reports to effectively communicate issues and drive actions

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technical field
• Experience with the FAI process and the associated documentation requirements per AS9102
• Identification, control, and disposition of discrepant material through Preliminary Material Review (PMR) and/or Material Review Board (MRB)
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems auditing procedures and continuous improvement activities
• Understanding of engineering drawing dimensions and tolerances (ANSI 14.5 GD&T)
• Experience with AS9145 and associated Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements
• Knowledge of and experience with electronics manufacturing in accordance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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 Electronic Systems
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 mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.