**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. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of?

Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. Nashua New Hampshire is an hour northwest of Boston with all the cultural offerings and professional sports team of city life, and less than two hours from skiing and the New Hampshire Seacoast.

The Successful Candidate

BAE Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer to help drive our supplier development programs. This individual is a self-starting leader and technical problem solver who can effectively partner with multiple functional organizations at all levels, both internally and externally, for success. This individual possesses the strong analytical skills needed to find innovative solutions to quality challenges and mitigate supplier related disruptions. This individual is an excellent communicator who can convey complex information with clarity, relevance, and impact to peers and leadership.

Responsibilities:

+ Analyze quality and manufacturing data to identify trends and focus areas that drive impactful process improvements

+ Plan, organize, and lead cross-functional teams through a multiphase development approach including onsite supplier events, e.g., assessments, kaizens, training, etc.

+ Evaluate and assess risks identified during supplier onsite events

+ Conduct deep-dive technical assessments of supplier manufacturing capabilities to identify process gaps or risks and implement mitigation plans.

+ Leverage manufacturing and process engineering expertise to create training and supplier development plans with measurements of success that benefit both the supplier and BAE Systems

+ Present supplier development plans, results, and impact to key stakeholders including internal and external leadership

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years direct experience or 8-10 years of related experience in manufacturing, engineering, process engineering, or program quality engineering

+ Proven track record of resolving complex production issues

+ Self-starter that motivates team members, fosters and nurtures teamwork

+ Some experience with, and an understanding of, sourcing and execution in regulated, demanding industries such as Aerospace/Defense, Medical Device, or other challenging markets

+ Experience with Quality Management Systems, specifically ISO 9001 and/or AS9100

+ Strong Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action experience resolving complex issues

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and in diverse settings

+ Strong time management and planning skills

+ Excellent presentation and communication skills

+ Ability to effectively navigate challenging situations

+ Up to 50% travel expected

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor's in Engineering or technical field

+ Advanced degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

+ Direct experience with Supplier Development

+ Experience creating and conducting hands on training

+ Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience (AS9145)

+ Configuration Management (EIA 649)

+ Experience creating and improving work instructions

+ Experience creating or implementing tooling, fixtures, or other process improvements

+ Special Processes (Chemical Processing, Coatings, etc.) experience

+ Lead auditor experience/certification(s)

+ Lean-6Sigma experience/certification(s)

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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.

**Supplier Quality Development Engineer**

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