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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

BAE Systems

Nashua, NHFull-time$97–165K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$97–165K/yr
Location
Nashua, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the THAAD program by improving supplier quality and ensuring first-time quality. The role investigates supplier quality problems, analyzes defect trends, and drives corrective and preventive actions. It includes approximately 25% local and overnight travel. The successful candidate will work with suppliers and internal teams on risk mitigation, process verification, inspections, and continuous improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analytical SkillsProject ManagementCommunicationQuality Science ToolsAPQPPPAP8D RCCAStatistical Process ControlsLean Six SigmaSupplier Data AnalysisData VisualizationTechnical Drawing InterpretationRequirements ManagementRequirements FlowdownPlanningTime ManagementOrganizationDecision-MakingAS9145 APQP/PPAPRoot Cause Corrective ActionAS9100Quality Management Systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or 6-10 Years Engineering Experience2-4 Years ExperienceTechnical BS+4, MS+2 or 8 Years ExperienceLSS Green Belt

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.

We are looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. This role will implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers improve on current products with robust plans and deliver first time quality to BAE. The person will investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems including proactive management via defect trend analysis, preventative measures, and continuous improvement projects.

This position will include approximately 25% travel. Travel will be a mix of local, day visits as well as overnight travel, outside the local area.

The Role:

  • Evaluate and assess the impact of nonconforming product and suppliers corrective actions, including timely communication with the program team of both.

  • Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of nonconformances

  • Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements via quality clausing codes

  • Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance

  • Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV s) and First Article Inspection (FAI) reviews per AS9102 and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP

  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities.

  • Support AS9145 deployment in key suppliers to mitigate program risks.

The successful candidate:

  • A self-starting problem solver who will utilize your analytical skills to find innovative solutions to quality-related issues

  • A results-driven project closer who can independently drive actions to resolve complex quality issues

  • Strong communication skills to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, make progress reports and present findings

  • Understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma) along with relevant industry standards and their application

  • Relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization, builds appropriate rapport, fosters constructive and effective relationships

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience or 6-10 years of engineering experience in lieu of degree

  • Ability to analyze supplier defect/performance data and display visually

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements,

  • Excellent planning, time management and organization skills

  • Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions

  • Experience with requirements management and flowdown

  • Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Technical BS degree with 4 years of experience, or MS degree with 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree

  • AS9145 APQP/PPAP

  • LSS Green Belt

  • Experience with root cause corrective action investigations

  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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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How this job compares

Set against the 1,003 open Quality Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$97–165K/yr
  • US median$116–180K/yr570 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $131K, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Quality Engineering salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Quality Engineering jobs in New Hampshire and 1,003 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Quality Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 714 postings).
Education
468 of the 1,003 open Quality Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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