Job DescriptionIn Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.
We are looking for a Principal 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 investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems including proactive management via defect trend analysis, preventative measures, and continuous improvement projects.
This position will include approximately 10-25% travel. Travel will be a mix of local, day visits as well as overnight travel, outside the local area.
The Role:
- Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers' corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both.
- Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
- 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
- Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements via quality clausing codes
- 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
- Partner with supply chain to ensure proper selection of sourcing (throughout entire product life cycle) to mitigate risk and reduce overall cost of ownership of the parts.
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities.
- Support AS9145 deployment in key suppliers to mitigate program risks.
- Drive "Zero Defect" culture within the supply base
The successful candidate:
- A self-starting problem solver who will utilize your 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
- Strong communication skills to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings
- Possesses a strong understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma) along with relevant industry standards and their application to drive execution excellence
- Relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization, builds appropriate rapport, fosters constructive and effective relationships
- Collaborate with cross functional teams
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and display visually
- Ability to interface with supplier and escalte appropriately
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements,
- Excellent planning, time management and organization skills
- Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
- Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point
- Experience in 8D/RCCA activities
- Experience with requirements management and flowdown
- Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Preferred Skills and Education- Technical Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience
- Technical Master's Degree
- AS9145; APQP/PPAP; Process Capability
- DFMEA
- MFA
- PFMEA
- Control Plan
- MSA/SPC
- FAI/PSW
- LSS Green Belt / Black Belt
- Experience with root cause corrective action investigations
- Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
- New Product Development, Introduction, Life Cycle Management
