Job DescriptionElectronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology,engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
BAE Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to support our Advanced Composite Manufacturing at our site in Merrimack, NH. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
In this role, you will:
- Provide quality engineering support to the Advanced Composite Manufacturing value stream as product progresses through assembly and quality control operations.
- Utilize quality control data to drive innovative improvements that will reduce cost and increase efficiency without compromising product integrity.
- Reinforce compliance to the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) through internal audits and continuous improvement efforts that utilize quality science tools like Lean Six Sigma.
Who you are:
- You are able to concisely explain complex subjects in person and in email.
- You love leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster.
- You're always anticipating your customer's needs and working to exceed their expectations.
- You strive for a Quality First culture.
- You live for the details.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree and 2-6+ years of engineering experience or 6-10+ years of engineering experience in lieu of degree
- Knowledge of/experience supporting a manufacturing environment and providing effective communications to cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of/experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) auditing procedures and continuous improvement activities.
- Proficiency with M365 applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and a desire to learn new software applications.
- Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with others.
- Ability to read and interpret technical data packages, engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, component specifications, standards, and process sheets.
Preferred Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or technical field
- Supported production quality control (QC) teams within an electronics manufacturing environment certified to AS9100
- Previous role in a Quality function governed by military and aerospace standards
- Ability to apply, interpret and/or advise teams on quality, process documentation and workmanship requirements for product realization and inspection of components, assemblies and subassemblies.
- Ability to utilize various inspection tools such as Vernier's, microscopes, gauges, etc.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems activities including auditing and continuous improvement
- Identification, control and disposition of discrepant material with an understanding of Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB)
- Working knowledge and understanding of electronics standards like IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, etc.
- Execution of root cause/corrective action tools (8D, 5 Whys, Cause and effect, fault trees)
- Familiarity of APQP/AS9145 processes, including PFMEA and PPAP
- Support in ESD and FOD controlled areas
- Certification demonstrating understanding and usage of quality sciences (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CQE)
- Understanding of engineering drawing dimensions and tolerances (ANSI 14.5 GD&T)
- Ability to extract data for visual presentations (using charts, tables, paretos, etc.) to effectively communicate positions, issues or to drive actions
