Program Quality Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

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 BAE Systems. BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Program Quality Engineer (PQE) who is excited to join a leading top tier global aerospace & defense enterprise as part of Controls & Avionics Solutions business area. This role is a full time, onsite position located in Endicott, NY. The PQE is responsible for ensuring seamless transition of projects through maturity phases (Proposal, Design, Production, Services, and Sustainment) and complies with BAE's established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. The qualified candidate will have strong leadership and communications skills and the ability to engage with functional representatives across all levels of the organization. A significant responsibility of this position will be to interface with external Customer representatives and maintain effective relationships with these persons. In this job, you will:
Collaborate with project and contract administration teams to review and assess BAE compliance to Customer requirements. Assist program teams in negotiating and tailoring contract requirements to ensure compliance with company procedures and methods.
Champion and drive Continuous Improvement activities that support the ongoing effort to reduce scrap, rework and related Cost of Poor Quality
Demonstrate proficiency in root cause, corrective and preventive action processes (8D methodology).
Facilitate successful completion of Root Cause, Corrective and Preventive Actions associated with product nonconformances.
Coordinate internal management review and approval for disposition of Corrective Action Plans associated with External and Internal Corrective Action Requests (CAR's) Lead the Endicott Material Alert Board (MAB) as the primary Quality representative to ensure internal and external problem alerts and advisories (i.e. GIDEP's) are vetted and closed.
Support project plan/documentation development and other activities to establish the project's execution processes
Ability to devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data
Support the development and execution of Endicott's annual AS9100 audit plan, both internal and external audits. Ability to effectively teach/communicate quality principles and program requirements to others as required
Facilitate APQP activities and build quality into the product during early life development
Coordinate and control of non-conforming materials, including leading containment and disposition activities
Establish verification and validation processes for the inspection and acceptance of hardware, software, and data deliverables
Oversee the execution of Production Process Verification (PPV) / First Article Inspections (FAI)
Support the creation and execution of an effective AS9100 internal audit strategy to verify the conformance of processes in accordance with the QMS.
Support the maintenance and upkeep of all requisite quality records, and revision of approved quality plans and procedures to meet changing requirements.
Support the coordination and execution of monthly Corrective Action Boards (CABs) and Management Reviews.
Provide input to monthly management meetings covering status of quality metrics.
Create presentation materials and/or provide input to upper management for reporting to Customers and Government representatives
Coordinate and support customer audits to ensure process effectiveness and desired results. Facilitate corrective actions associated with any audit findings. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree and 4-8+ years of relevant work experience or 8-12 years of experience in lieu of degree
Strong communication and collaborative skills both within organization and the customer
Able to read and comprehend drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
Self-motivated and able to manage daily priorities with minimal oversight and direction
Experience with AS9100, AS9102 FAI, and AS9145 PPAP
Experience with a Quality Improvement Programs (Zero Defect, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, etc.)
Able to obtain security clearance if required in the future, Secret level Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills ASQ Certification: CQE/CQA/CQM
Green Belt/Black Belt Certified
Ability to create and manipulate Pivot tables and analyze data
Engineering or Technical degree Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700 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. 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.

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