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Senior Quality Engineer

BAE Systems

Cedar Rapids, IAFull-time$88–150K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$88–150K/yr
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a driven Quality Engineer to ensure sourced materials comply with engineering and industry requirements, act as a change agent, improve processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and elevate quality standards. The role serves as process owner of Preliminary Material Review and SME for measurement metrology and GD&T on purchased materials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GD&TCoordinate Measuring MachineCommunicationWritten and Verbal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeZeiss/Calypso CMMAS9100/ISO9000AS9102MachiningProcess Finish SpecificationsLean Six Sigma Green Belt CertificationSkip Lots SamplingMilitary/DOD ExperienceOracleJIRARCCA

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2-6 Years Experience6-10 Years Experience in Lieu of DegreeLean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is an industry leader in military GPS technologies, producing state-of-the-art products that ensure our customers remain a step ahead in protecting our Warfighters, national security, and critical infrastructure. Committed to long-term investment in the development of specialized skills to uphold these core values, BAE Systems is seeking a driven Quality Engineer to ensure all sourced materials comply with engineering and industry requirements. We are looking for a proactive change agentsomeone who is not content with the status quo and is driven to continuously improve processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and elevate our quality standards.

This position will serve as the process owner of Preliminary Material Review and the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Measurement Metrology and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on purchased materials. Beyond technical execution, the successful candidate will act as a catalyst for operational excellence, driving the disposition of suspect non-conforming materials in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams, analyzing material delivery trends, and performing measurements of internal assemblies and components to support First Article Inspections (FAI) and engineering requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process owner of Preliminary Material Review

  • Serve as a change agent by identifying process bottlenecks and implementing sustainable improvements to the Preliminary Material Review workflow.

  • Use of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and other equipment to ensure accurate measurements to document compliance to Engineering Drawings

  • Manage resolution of supplied material issues

  • Documents dispositions of non-conforming materials provided by Design, Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering in the system of record

  • Apply GD&T measurement methodology and measurement tool usage

  • Interacts with Industrial Engineering Staff, Component Engineering, Purchasing andManufacturing Quality Staff to resolve component issues

  • Supports receiving inspection for disposition of suspect materials

  • Facilitate Corrective Actions for both material and process improvements

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

  • Bachelor's Degree and 2-6 years of experience or 6-10 years of experience in lieu of degree

  • A basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing with ability/willingness to become a Subject Mater Expert

  • Ability to learn or knowledge/experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine

  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers and touch labor within the company

  • Possess excellent written and verbal skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or a technical field

  • Zeiss/Calypso CMM experience

  • AS9100/ISO9000 background

  • AS9102 (First Article Inspection) knowledge

  • Machining Knowledge and experience

  • A working knowledge of process finish specifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

  • Knowledge of skip lots, sampling plans, and/or receiving inspection

  • Military / DOD experience

  • Oracle Knowledge

  • JIRA Knowledge

  • RCCA experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

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.

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