We are looking for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in the manufacturing, inspection, and acceptance of high reliability Printed Wired Boards 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 both experience and certification to IPC-A-600 as well as a comprehensive working knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and ASME Y15.1. A working knowledge of MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, and IPC-A-610 are also strongly desired. 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 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 3 Bachelor's Degree and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of experience in lieu of degree 3 Working expertise with IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies), IPC J-STD-001, and IPC J-STD-002 (Solderability tests for component leads and terminations). 3 Previous experience in the PCBA/PWB manufacturing industry. 3 Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation. 3 Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment, and instrumentation 3 Direct knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods. 3 Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems. 3 Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly, directly, and objectively. Preferred Skills and Education 3 Bachelor's degree and 6 years of expereince 3 Proficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of Electronic products. 3 IPC-A-610 certification favored. 3 Experience 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. 3 Familiarity with APQP and PPAP and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plan 3 Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma 3 Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization 3 Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System 3 Eligibility to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense 3 Work Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role 3 Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment 3 Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP Requirements, and Source Inspection.