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. In 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 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 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 • 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 • 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. Participate in PPAP review process including Production Process Verifications (PPV's), Control Plan Audits, and Measurement System Analysis activities at supplier locations. The successful candidate: • A self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys direct collaboration with engineering and program teams, and has a passion for driving immediate results. • A strong communicator who will ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings. • Someone who relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization, builds appropriate rapport, fosters constructive and effective relationships • A results-driven project closer who can independently drive actions to resolve complex quality issues