Job Description

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BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area is seeking a Principal Program Quality Lead Engineer in the Tactical Air (TACAIR) Product Line. The role will support EPAWSS Production Programs. As a Program Quality Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring BAE Systems builds and delivers compliant product to our customers. Requirements flow down and compliance will play a significant part of everyday life. The role will be involved in writing Basis of Estimate, supporting proposals, Development, Production, Sustainment and/or non-recurring Engineering Programs. The role will include mentoring and leading Program Quality Engineers on development and production programs in New Hampshire. The individual will work closely with the Customer, Program Management Office, and Supplier Quality Teams along with other critical functions to provide world-class program execution. Additionally, support corrective actions using quality science tools via 8D methodology. Experience in program quality will benefit you in this role.

Responsibilities in this role will include support to the production build process, First Article Inspection, as well as Quality support on Production efforts including hardware redesign efforts due to Diminishing Manufacturing Supply, Supplier engagement and issue resolution, and Product Acceptance with the customer.

The Program Quality Lead will be the primary interface with the customer for audits, program inquiries and product acceptance. Attention to detail for hardware and documentation records play a critical part of the product acceptance process. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative program team environment is a must!

Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment, and conducts quality assurance tests. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality methodologies and utilize quality tools to help drive continuous improvement.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline and 4-6 years work experience

• Self-starting problem solver with a fact based focus on continuous improvement

• Strong and Demonstrated Communication Skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills

• Enjoys mentoring Quality professionals and other cross-functional team members to continuously improve execution success

• Understands the process for Basis of Estimates and proposals

• Understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Auditing) along with relevant industry standards (AS9100, AS9102, AS9145)

• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Process Verification (PPV) AS9102

• Ability to read, interpret and understand a drawing, print and specification

• Communication in a clear, concise and professional manner with multiple customers in different organizations, functions and the US Government

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including word, excel, power point

• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplined team

• Ability to work independently and lead a team with little to no oversight

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience

• Production Hardware and Software processing

• Program process definition and documentation

• Support to Production manufacturing

• Lean Six Sigma tools

• Green Belt/ Black Belt certification

• Hands on experience in a Defense Contracting Environment

• AS9145- Advanced Product Quality Program exposure

• Preferred active secret clearance

• Familiarity with the following:

• Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies

• Customer Requirements and flow down into program execution and tasking

• Presentation of product to customer for acceptance/ "sell off"

• Preparation of documentation packages for customer review

• Hardware Inspection Criteria

• Quality Management Systems (AS9100)

• Quality Auditing

• Configuration Control and Hardware Configuration Reporting

• Participation Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Principal Program Quality Lead - EPAWSS

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