**Job Description** What s it like to work with a company protecting what really matters? Remarkable. The Anniston, Alabama site of BAE Systems is in search of aSenior Supplier Quality Engineerwith a primary focus in Electrical Assemblies and Electronics. In this position as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Senior SQE), you will report into the Procurement Quality Support Engineering (PQSE) group. In this role, you'll be responsible for electrical/electronic assembly supplier quality interactions on a given set of programs. You'll investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. You'll lead and conduct containment efforts, maintaining traceability of actions and delegating accordingly, to ensure the swift containment of supplier non-conformances. Additionally, frequent interaction and status reporting to internal and external customers will be required. As a Senior SQE, you'll support multiple projects to completion, in support of the overall program. This position entails the enforcement of purchase order (PO) requirements, supplier non-conformance management and supplier performance improvement, including thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective action. The Senior SQE will mentor junior SQEs to further their development within the team. Overall duties include: + Evaluating the impact of nonconforming product and assessing suppliers corrective actions. + Championing problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances. + Evaluating First Article Inspections per the AS9102 requirements. Working with suppliers to meet BAE System's requirements. + Evaluating First Article Test plans and reporting for execution and approval. + Driving Zero Defect mentality within the supply base and A3 problem solving tool practices. Note: This role supports 100% on-site. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical related field of study and 4 years related work experience, or the overall equivalent. + Hands-on experience or ability to work within the manufacturing process of Electronics and/or Electrical Assemblies. + Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation generation. + Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T). + Strong working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective/ Preventative Actions. + Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102B First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards. + Practical problem solver. + Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. + Experience in Defense Prime Contract environment. + Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment and product qualification. + Specific experience with electrical assemblies for the Defense Industry. + Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g. Green / Black Belt). + Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Way, A3 problem solving tool. **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $75510 - $128340 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. **Senior Quality Engineer - Electrical** **107249BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression