[Hiring] Senior Quality Engineer @BAE Systems

Role Description

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong background in Quality Management Systems (QMS) to support supplier qualification, onboarding, performance monitoring, and risk management. In this role, you will:

• Execute QMS surveillance and manage corrective actions to ensure suppliers consistently meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Champion a zero-defect mindset across our supplier base to ensure the highest levels of product integrity.

This position supports travel of up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing) or Quality Management and four years of related experience.
• This is a full-time remote position. Must be able to support travel of up to 75% across the continental United States and International.
• Proven experience executing Quality Management System audits in a regulated aerospace or defense environment.
• Lead Auditor Certification in ISO 9001:2015 or higher and AS9100D standards.
• Proficiency in process auditing and the ability to identify systemic gaps.
• Ability to write professional, technical audit reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and execute a complex audit schedule while tracking multiple corrective actions simultaneously.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and the ability to verify the effectiveness of supplier corrective actions; experience utilizing 7 QC tools to identify, analyze, and solve process/quality problems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Stakeholder management, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a defense or highly regulated manufacturing environment, with a deep understanding of production-level quality controls.
• Disciplined time management and reporting habits.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes.
• Knowledge of Process Mapping, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Proficiency in Oracle or TipQA.

Company Description

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.