Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a background in auditing to handle the execution of our supplier audit program and manage the corrective action process. This role is key to maintaining BAE Systems' quality standards through the application of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 auditing practices. You will be responsible for the full audit cycle from scheduling and on site verification to the final closure of corrective actions. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will use your expert organization and time management skills to ensure supplier risks are identified and mitigated quickly to support our goal of a Zero Defect supply chain.

This position supports travel of up to 50%.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing) or Quality Management and two (2) years of related experience.


• This is a full-time remote position. Must be able to support travel of up to 50% across the continental United States.


• Proven experience executing audits in a regulated aerospace or defense environment.


• QMS Auditor Certification in ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards.


• Proficiency in process auditing and the ability to identify systemic gaps in supplier workflows.


• Ability to write professional, technical audit reports with a high degree of accuracy.


• Strong organizational skills to manage a complex audit schedule and track multiple corrective actions simultaneously.


• Proficiency in root cause analysis and the ability to verify the effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.


• Disciplined time management and reporting habits.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt


• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes


• Knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans


• Proficiency in Oracle or TipQA

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.