We are looking for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in the manufacturing, inspection, and acceptance of high reliability Electronics Assemblies of varying complexities. This professional will implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers have robust manufacturing and acceptance plans to deliver first time quality to BAE Systems. The role requires experience and familiarization with all practical aspects of IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies), IPC J-STD-001, and IPC J-STD-002 (Solderability tests for component leads and terminations). The selected candidate will also investigate, evaluate, resolve, and prevent quality issues by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, leading continuous improvement projects, and applying corrective & preventive action tools. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer will conduct assessments that evaluate and verify supplier capabilities, will travel to assigned suppliers, and lead multiple supplier quality projects to completion. This must be a self-starting problem solver who will utilize analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues. Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations; make progress reports and present findings. This role will be reporting to the Electronics Category Supplier Quality Manager. Expected Travel requirement: Approximately 50%. This will be a mix of local, day visits as well as some overnight travel outside the local area. Additionally you will: 3Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers. Work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans towards achieving 100% quality performance. 3Evaluate the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers' corrective actions. 3Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances. 3Perform Source Inspection of product at supplier locations. 3Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE's expectations. 3Drive "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base. 3Participate in Strategic Sourcing Efforts & Technical Interchange Meetings. This is a full-time remote position. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Required Skills and Education 3Work Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role 3Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment 3Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP Requirements, and Source Inspection. 3Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment, and instrumentation 3Direct knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods. 3Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems. 3Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly, directly, and objectively. 3Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies), IPC J-STD-001, and IPC J-STD-002 (Solderability tests for component leads and terminations). Preferred Skills and Education 3Bachelor's degree and 5 years of expereince 3Proficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of Electronic products. 3Previous experience in the PCBA/PWB manufacturing industry favored. 3Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation, and IPC-A-610 certification favored. 3Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of multiple Electronics Commodities, such as CCA/PCBA, Electronic and Electrical assemblies, RF and MW Devices, Semiconductor, Passives, and Distributors. 3Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan 3Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma 3Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization 3Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System 3Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense