Senior Quality Engineer, Manufacturing

Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS):
In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop the next generation of avionics - whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management.
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Position Summary
We are looking for a Product Line Senior Quality Engineer to work in the Controls Avionics Solutions Business in Endicott, NY where we supply electronic solutions to US and Foreign military customers. The Quality Engineer supports programs in the value streams within the CAS Business Area. The Quality Engineer will support the manufacturing floor with quality issues, react to key program metrics, participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, drive corrective actions, and foster continuous improvements.
As a Senior Quality Engineer, Product Line you will make impacts in the following ways;

• Protect the company / department from shipping nonconforming material.
• Participate in RCCA with Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Have an understanding of AS9102 and proficient in performing First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Hardware Dispositions.
• Operator Feedback and Inspections.
• Part issue investigation/ Coordination with SQE (Supplier Quality Engineering).
• Data Trending.
• Action tracking and closure.
• May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality methodologies and utilize quality tools to help drive continuous improvement.
• Audit support.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4 year technical degree or equivalient exp.
• 3 or more years experience working in a manufacturing field preferably with electronics hardware.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience in a team environment with technical and non-technical coworkers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Driving down Cost Of Poor Quality
• Experience with running reports on programs and pareto charts to drive down DPU.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a desire to learn within a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working with development hardware programs where design changes are common.
• Experience using DISCUS tool for First Article Inspections (AS9102).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500 - $138600
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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.