**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. The PS business area is seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Development program. This role will be the primary point of contact for Supplier Quality on THAAD Development. This role will work closely with the Development Engineering and Quality teams to implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers develop robust processes that deliver conforming material on-time 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 if reporting to Nashua, NH facility. A higher travel % would be required for remote consideration. Responsibilities: + Develop robust and highly capable supplier processes that support THAAD production and deliver consistent conforming material on-time + Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections per the requirements of AS9102 as well as train suppliers to meet BAE Systems expectations + Partner with the Category Supplier Quality team on problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of nonconformances, with the ability to lead suppliers through complete RCCA to find root cause and solve complex technical problems + Perform Production Process Verifications (PPV's) at supplier locations and participate in PPAP review process and other aspects of APQP + Flow down contractual requirements to suppliers based on QMS / part / risk / customer requirements via quality clausing codes + Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities. The successful candidate: + A self-starter who identifies problems/challenges and takes initiatives to identify a solution. Ability to operate with limited direction to set focus for the supplier, and has a strong desire and mindset to drive actions and projects to closure. + Exhibits strong Emotional Intelligence, relates well with individuals at all levels, builds rapport, fosters relationships, and can collaborate with supplier in the spirit of mutual success. Motivates and influences team members to foster teamwork. + Strong communication skills to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations, as well as to communicate progress reports and findings to program counterparts. + A problem solver who is able to lead a cross-functional team through targeted project to reduce defects and/or increase throughput; strong RCCA skills with experience leading and facilitating **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** Required Skills and Education + Bachelor's Degree with 6-8 years of related experience or 10-12 years of experience in lieu of degree + Experience with development programs and/or qualification of new suppliers in support of development efforts + Experience/knowledge with IR Focal Plane Array/semiconductor manufacturing. Knowledge of semiconductor wafer processes and related chemicals. + Experience/knowledge in photonics / semiconductor packaging, as well as in semiconductor assembly processes, such as die bonding, hybridization, wire-bonding, and assembly + Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Preferred Skills and Education + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical field + Strong understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma BB preferred) + Experience with NetInspect for PPAP/FAI + Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems + Active Secret clearance **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035 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 Principal Supplier Quality Engineer Micro-Electronics/FPA** **122189BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression