Job DescriptionThe BAE Systems site in York, Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in support of Combat Vehicles operations on its weekend shift. In this role, the Senior Quality Engineer will develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols in a fast paced, heavy manufacturing environment. Responsible for ensuring requirements are met through the various operations processes across multiple vehicle platforms. Depended upon for their exceptional ability to work independently, the Engineer will be charged to define specific tasks and priorities to support operations quality to include providing direction to inspection personnel as required.
NOTE: This position is the weekend shift, 5 AM - 5 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Required Skills and Education- Typically requires a Bachelors degree in an engineering or technical discipline with at least two(2+) years of related experience, or the overall equivalent;
- Requires a solid understanding of Quality Assurance / Quality Control fundamentals and principles with previous working experience in a Quality Assurance / Quality Control role;
- Experience operating within ISO 9001 standard;
- Strong background in problem solving techniques (A3, 5-Why, DMAIC, etc);
- Proficiency in standard and industry related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database applications;
- Excellent problem solving skills and analytical ability;
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills;
- Capable of working independently;
- Ability to support on the weekend shift.
Preferred Skills and EducationPreferred but not required background:
- Experience leading or supervising a team;
- ASQ certification;
- Experience working in a quality program in support of government contracts, preferably DoD;
- Formal training in root cause analysis;
- Experience implementing APQP in a low-rate, technically complex product environment.
Benefits InformationEmployee 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
