Supplier Quality Technician

Job Description
It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the 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 mission: “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 seeking a Supplier Quality Technician to support programs in the value streams within the CAS Business Area. The Quality Technician will support the Receiving Inspection and manufacturing floor with quality issues, react to key program metrics, participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, drive corrective actions, and foster continuous improvements.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Protect CAS from shipping nonconforming material by Inspecting/Containing NC material.
• Facilitate RCCA with Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Manage Hardware Dispositions (QC Holds) with material at Receiving or Floor rejections
• Manage RMA to vendors.
• Manage suppliers for correct conformity Quality documentation. (Including outsource service products)
• Review Conformity of product based on Requirements (such as Drawing, command media…)
• Part issue investigation/ Coordination with SQE (Supplier Quality Engineering)
• Data (KPI) Trending.
• Action projects tracking and closure. (f.i. NC material inventory reduction).
• Commodity Review based on Receiving inspection process.
• Audit support.
• Pre-Qualification Parts Tracking

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma and 2 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• A passion for process improvement
• Well-organized
• Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability to mine data and visually display
• Technical mindset

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Mechanical background with an understanding of electrical components and Circuit Card Assemblies.
• Experience with Oracle systems, FLX factory Logix, PowerBI and/or Apex is a plus.
• Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material.
• Familiarity with IPC J-STD-001 Standard Soldering Requirements.
• Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment.
• Experience with root cause corrective action investigations.
• Experience with metric trending.

Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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.

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.