Eng Sr Prin II - Quality at BAE Systems in Nashua, NH

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BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area is seeking a Senior Principal II Program Quality Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) Lead Engineer in the Tactical Air (TACAIR) Product Line. The role will support the EPAWSS V2 programs including the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor (JSI), F-15 Korea Program, and Storm EW platform. As a Program Quality Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring BAE Systems develop, tests, builds and delivers compliant products to our customers. Requirements flow down and compliance will play a significant part in everyday life. The role will be involved in writing Basis of Estimate, supporting proposals, Development, Production, Sustainment and/or non-recurring Engineering Programs. The role will include mentoring and leading Program Quality Engineers on development programs in New Hampshire. The individual will work closely with the Customer, Program Management Office, Software Teams, and Supplier Quality Teams along with other critical functions to provide world-class program execution. Additionally, support corrective actions using quality science tools via 8D methodology. Experience in Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), program quality, and software quality will benefit you in this role.

Responsibilities in this role will include support to the program development process, Test Program Set (TPS) review, as well as Quality support on non-recurring engineering efforts including hardware redesign efforts due to Diminishing Manufacturing Supply, repair/rework of Customer and Government Furnished Equipment, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), TPS development.

The Program Quality Lead will be the primary interface with the customer and the Defense Contracts Management Agency (DCMA) for audits, program inquiries, and product acceptance. Attention to detail for documentation records and test witnessing plays a critical part of the NRE efforts. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative program team environment is a must! Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment, and conducts quality assurance tests. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality methodologies and utilize quality tools to help drive continuous improvement.

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 and remotely and travel to other locations.

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.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree and 8-10+ years of relevant technical work experience
• Understands the process for Basis of Estimates and proposals
• Understands Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Auditing) along with relevant industry standards (AS9100, AS9102, AS9145)
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Process Verification (PPV) AS9102
• Ability to read, interpret and understand a drawing, print and specification
• Communication in a clear, concise and professional manner with multiple customers in different organizations, functions and the US Government
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including word, excel, power point
• Self-starting problem solver with a fact-based focus on continuous improvement
• Enjoys mentoring Quality professionals and other cross-functional team members to continuously improve execution success
• Ability to lead quality aspects for qualification efforts such as EQT test environment requirements (MIL-STD-810) and EMI test method requirements (MIL-STD-461)
• Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplined team
• Ability to work independently and lead a team with little to no oversight

Preferred Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline
• Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience
• Prior experience with Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and development efforts
• Software Quality experience / Certified Software Quality Engineer
• Program process definition and documentation
• Rework and Repair processing
• Lean Six Sigma tools
• Green Belt/ Black Belt certification
• Lead/Facilitation of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
• Hands on experience in a Defense Contracting Environment
• AS9145- Advanced Product Quality Planning experience
• Preferred active secret clearance
• Experience with tools such as DOORs, Jira, Bit Bucket
• Familiarity with the following:
  • Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
  • Customer Requirements and flow down into program execution and tasking
  • Presentation of product to customer for acceptance/ "sell off"
  • Preparation of documentation packages for customer review
  • Hardware Inspection Criteria
  • Quality Management Systems (AS9100)
  • Software Quality Management System (AS9115)
  • Quality Auditing
  • Configuration Control and Hardware Configuration Reporting

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).