We are searching for a Printed Wiring Board Professional to fulfill a Supplier Quality Engineering role in the Supplier Quality Electronics Category Team, with applied industry experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and acceptance of high reliability Printed Wiring Boards of varying types and complexities. This role bridges technical PWB experience with Quality Assurance, PWB Category Management, and Supply Chain Management. This professional will implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers have robust manufacturing processes, tests, and acceptance plans to deliver first time quality to BAE Systems. The role requires both applied industry experience and certification to IPC-A-600 as well as a comprehensive working knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, IPC-TM-650, MIL-STD-883 and other PWB-related standards and guidelines. The selected candidate will investigate, evaluate, resolve, mitigate and/or prevent quality issues by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, leading failure analysis & continuous improvement projects, and applying corrective & preventive action tools. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer will travel to select suppliers to conduct performance updates: conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, process evaluations, and process optimization activities for PCB fabrication and assembly. The selected candidate will work as part of the PWB Commodity Team and take part in multiple Supplier activities to improve supplier performance. This must be a self-starting problem-solver who will draw from experience and utilize analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality, design, and process-related issues. Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations; make progress reports and present findings. This role will be reporting to the Electronics Director of Supplier Quality and will require shifting between tactical and strategic work perspectives depending on the work and hand and organizational needs. Expected Travel requirement: Approximately 50%, with varying distribution based on priorities and projects. This will be a mix of local, day visits as well as some overnight travel across the Country. Additionally, you will: 3Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of assigned suppliers. Work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans toward achieving optimal 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, and programs, within the PWB supply base. 3Review & Approve supplier PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) and FAI (First Article Inspection) reports. Required Skills and Education 3Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of experience in a Printed Wired Board manufacturing environment and related functions within the PWB/PCB bare board industry 3Ability to work, operate and contribute to a team with diverse background and experience; adapt and support the culture as a positive, engaged and impactful member of the team. 3Work Experience in the PCB/PWB manufacturing industry 3Work Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role 3Experience in Aerospace or a Defense Electronics Prime Contract environment 3Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System and AS9102 First Article Requirements and Source Inspections 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 to all levels of the organization 3Certification on IPC-A-600 3Comprehensive knowledge of IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, IPC-TM-650, ASME Y14.5, MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-STD-883 Preferred Skills and Education 3Certification to IPC-A-610 3Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines, MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and ASME Y15.1. 3Proficient experience Product Production Line Validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of Mechanical and Fabricated products 3Previous experience in the PCB/PWB manufacturing industry favored 3Working knowledge of PCBA/CCA inspection/test, equipment and instrumentation 3Experience with product test, equipment and instrumentation, knowledge of thermal processes, welding, and brazing, finishes and coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites and other common processes common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries 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