Supplier Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

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 in Endicott, NY as a Junior Supplier Quality Engineer.

In this role you will:

• Respond to supplier quality issues identified at receiving inspection, on the manufacturing floor, and in the field
• Build relationships with the supply base in order to communicate issues and coordinate resolutions efficiently and effectively
• Facilitate root cause corrective action investigations to address systemic supplier quality issues
• Analyze supplier data and defect trends to identify areas of improvement and risk mitigation opportunities
• Participate in supplier audits/assessments
• Review First Article Inspection (FAI) Reports to confirm material compliance
• Collaborate with commodity managers, buyers, design engineers, and product line quality engineers to drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements in the supply base
• Maintain compliance to established procurement and quality systems

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite, traveling domestically and internationally to supplier sites, and working remotely.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, terms & conditions, and quality standards
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change with ease
• Strong problem solving skills and drive for continuous improvement

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Engineering Degree or strong technical aptitude
• 2 years of experience in a quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, or supply chain role
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP
• Understanding of AS9100 or similar quality system
• Awareness of AS9145 or APQP/PPAP

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64106 - $108992

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

Salary : $64,106 - $108,992