Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Description
What's it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. As part of our Precision Strike Quality Organization, you'll join a diverse group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team and support quality practices and surveillance directly on the production floor. The role may supervise the factory quality inspection team and routinely collaborate with the Operations and Process Engineering teams to meet product quality requirements, reduce rework and scrap, and drive continuous improvement.


A Manufacturing Quality Engineer's responsibilities include:

• Provide quality control support to the manufacturing value stream with a focus on the inspection operations
  • Monitor and provide input to process documentation and inspection plans
  • Collaborate with Program Quality to execute the Quality Plan in the factory in accordance with customer requirements
• Reinforce compliance to the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and internal command media by supporting audits and continuous improvement efforts
  • Execute First Article Inspection (FAI) in accordance with the QMS and AS9102, with report preparation and data collection support
  • Disposition nonconforming material and pursue corrective action for supplier related issues with Supplier Quality where needed
  • Support factory quality metrics reviews
  • Facilitate root cause/corrective action (RCCA) efforts associated with manufacturing issues
  • Collaborate with Process Engineering on the implementation of product and process control methods such as statistical process control (SPC) and associated reaction plans
  • May supervise the factory inspection team and coordinate coverage and training activities to facilitate production workflow
  • Utilize various quality science tools for problem solving and data analysis

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration with the factory team, work will be conducted on site for a minimum of 75% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 0-2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or 4-6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of degree
• Capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g. AS9100/ISO 9001, MIL-STDs, etc.)
• Knowledge/experience with root cause/corrective action (RCCA)
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Ability to read and interpret technical data packages, engineering drawings, bill of materials, component specifications, standards, and process sheets
• Ability to extract data/information for presentations and reports to effectively communicate issues and drive actions

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or technical field
• Experienced with quality tools and methodologies (e.g. 8D RCCA. Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of and experience with electronics manufacturing in accordance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001
• Identification, control, and disposition of discrepant material through Preliminary Material Review (PMR) and/or Material Review Board (MRB)
• Familiar with AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Secret level security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.