Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description The Louisville, Kentucky site of BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) within their Procurement Quality Support Engineering (PQSE) group. This advanced career opportunity involves managing day‑to‑day supplier quality interactions for a given program, investigating and resolving supplier quality problems through defect investigations, trend analysis, and continuous improvement projects. The Sr. SQE will lead containment efforts, maintain traceability of actions, report status to internal and external customers, and support multiple projects to completion. Responsibilities also include enforcing purchase order requirements, managing supplier non‑conformance, improving supplier performance, and conducting root‑cause analysis with effective corrective action. Key Responsibilities Evaluate the impact of nonconforming product and assess suppliers’ corrective actions. Champion problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‑conformances. Evaluate First Article Inspections according to AS9102 requirements and work with suppliers to meet BAE Systems' requirements. Provide technical support, assistance, and guidance on First Article Inspection processes to internal teammates and suppliers. Evaluate First Article Test plans and reports for execution and approval. Drive a “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base and implement A3 problem‑solving tool practices. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering‑related field and 4 years of related work experience, or 10 years of related work experience in lieu of education. Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation generation. Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T). Strong working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective/Preventive Actions. Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 Quality Systems, and AS9102 First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards. Practical problem solver. Experience using typical quality gauges and measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, etc.). Computer skills including MS Office Suite and related industry software applications. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Quality) or related discipline. Experience in a Defense Prime Contract environment. Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment, and product qualification. Experience in manufacturing processes such as forgings, castings, foundries, machining, welding, brazing, finishes, coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites, electrical/electronics, and other common processes in the Naval, Defense, and Aerospace industries. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g., Green/Black Belt). Knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Way, and A3 problem‑solving tool. Pay Information Full‑Time Salary Range: $88,189 – $149,922 Employee Benefits At BAE Systems, employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; and other perks such as discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in a company recognition program for monetary or non‑monetary awards and other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. #J-18808-Ljbffr BAE Systems, Inc.