Senior quality engineer job description

You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM."Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer for a position based in Fort Wayne Indiana. The position requires quality engineering experience that is necessary to focus on successful program execution of production and sustainment programs. This position will support manufacturing by representing the customer requirements and ensuring product quality. The responsibilities include:
Hardware inspections First Article Inspections (FAI) Facilitation of multifunctional Root Cause Corrective Actions Quality Management System Audits Analysis of escape / defect data to drive continuous improvement/zero defects Control of Non-Conforming Materials including leading containment and disposition activities Material Review Board and Failure Review Board Manufacturing Support for Production Build including Corrective Action Board and Configuration Control Board Error proofing Documentation preparation for customer presentation / Sell Off Presentation of product for customer and/or DCMA acceptance (Sell Off)
The successful candidate should possess a working knowledge of AS9100 and be able to work successfully on a multifunctional team in a fast paced environment.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills


Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline and 4 years of experience or 8 years of experience in lieu of degree AS9100 or ISO 9000 understanding Must be able to obtain a security clearance Able to interpret drawings and specifications Effective interpersonal skills Experience leading Root Cause and Corrective Action activities Experience with AS9201 First Article Inspection Attention to detail Proficient in MS Office Products including Word. Excel, and Power Point


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills


Bachelor's degree in engineering 4+ years experience in Hardware Quality Engineering PPAP and PFMEA Lean Six Sigma Analysis and Tools Experience


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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Job Family : Quality

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 26, 2022


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Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains internal documentation in compliance with FAA regulatory standards for products and processes. Assists in regulatory compliance activities using knowledge of Part 145.

• Assesses quality performance through metrics specific to the repair station (i.e. LISC, internal reworks, test failures, etc. Devises and implements various complex methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment. • Reviews customer requirements and ensuring flowdown to operations by collaborating with Product Support Engineer and Manufacturing Engineering to develop approved/acceptable repair instructions. • Assesses the cost of, and determines the responsibility for cost of poor quality resulting from low first-pass-yield, test failures, excessive scrap, excessive rework, excessive re-test, etc. • Provides input on quality to repair/aftermarket production team; recommends producibility improvements by facilitating process reviews, addressing technical data packages, manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling , assess current capability and establish required training. • Identifies quality performance, trends and corrective action by coordinating with customers and suppliers. Ensures compliance to specified quality and regulatory requirements by performing in‐house and supplier audits and surveys. Develops and initiates programs to improve supplier performance. • Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities. • Acts as member of the Material Review Board / Aftermarket Repair Review and participates in related activities, failure analysis and corrective action investigations. • Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical areas of production. • Represents company by interfacing with customers and regulatory agencies and assisting with internal and external audits. May act as main contact in customer audit. Develops and coordinates corrective action procedures and plans. • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state‐of‐the‐art practices, maintaining American Society for Quality certification, and/or participating in other professional associations. • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation and regulations, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. • May provide leadership to others in department. Acts as prime contact on high level projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees. • Shares specialized knowledge with others. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross‐functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

• Bachelors degree (BS) in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience. American Society for Quality certification desired. • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred

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• Experience 3 to 6yrs, Sr. Quality Engineer, Graduate.
• Understand detailed requirements, support in creation of the test strategy and test plan, review the automated test scripts and development, analyze defects and monitor metrics, timelines and project health WITH THE OBJECTIVE of driving testing effectiveness WITHIN the client and project specifications.
• Identify requirement defects by adopting shift left levers e.g.: Requirement Ambiguity Matrix, ADPART ,and other cognizant solution accelerators * Perform KT on user stories •Design estimates (time /effort) based on the requirements analysis In case of critical technology, create test scripts and seek review inputs from the test lead
• Understand and analyze the requirements (through review of requirement document) to identify the testable requirements
• Prioritize the requirements based on the time required
• Prepare high-level flow documents
• Organize and drive the requirement walkthrough session Prepare/Review the flow diagrams
• Seek clarification on the requirements from the customer Perform Proof of concepts or evaluate different tools if required Test Strategy and Test Planning:
• Document the test plan based on the understanding of test strategy (covering project details, items under scope, items out of scope, type of testing, assumptions, dependencies, risks foreseen, entry/exit criteria) for each cycle
• Seek sign-off on the test plan from the client
• Provide inputs for test plan creation including number of test scenarios and test cases used for estimation of the test cycles /schedule, dependencies etc.in addition to the other dependencies from various teams like environment availability, third party interfaces and test data etc.
• Participate in collaborative sprint goal definition session to determine what the team plans to achieve during the sprint.
• Participation in status calls/meetings between onsite and offshore teams to discuss the project

Qualifications
Technical Skills: .Net Programming-C# .Net Domain Skills, Payer, DOT NET STACK