Operations Quality Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description
Whats it like to work for a company that manufactures the worlds greatest combat vehicles? Gratifying!

BAE Systems is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer for its manufacturing site in York, Pennsylvania. As an Operations Quality Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations within the Portable Drill, Machining, and Final Weld areas. Your included responsibilities will be to ensure product quality, compliance to technical requirements, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in support of mission-critical defense systems. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program teams to resolve production issues, drive root cause and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements across machining, portable drill, and weld processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide floor-level quality support for portable drilling and final weld operations, ensuring adherence to engineering requirements and approved processes
Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
Review and interpret technical data packages (TDPs) including drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure compliance
Support nonconformance management process, including documentation, containment, and participation in MRB activities
Interface with government representatives (e.g., DCMA) and customers during audits, source inspections, and product acceptance activities
Drive and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for portable drill and weld processes; identify high-risk failure modes and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management system requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving first-pass yield, and supporting on-time delivery (OTD)
Execute Layered Process Audits (LPA) across machining, portable drill, and final weld operations to verify adherence to standard work, control plans, and process requirements
Identify process gaps through LPA execution and drive timely corrective actions, ensuring sustained compliance and process discipline
Provide guidance on inspection methods and acceptance criteria, including threads, machined features, and weldments
Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and validation of manufacturing processes
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues related to machining tolerances, portable drilling accuracy, quality, and weld
Assist in development and refinement of standard work, inspection plans, and quality procedures

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technical discipline and two years of related experience, or the overall equivalent.
This role is suited for a mechanically-oriented individual with experience interpreting drawings, standards and specifications, as well as procedures and work instruction documentation.
Requires working knowledge of Quality Assurance / Quality Control fundamentals.
Strong background in problem solving techniques and analysis.
Proficiency in standard and industry-related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to effectively package details and data collected from Production and its associated datasets and communicate through verbal and electronic means to broader working teams in support of defining approved courses of action.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
Consideration will be given to candidates with additional / senior-level experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

ASQ or similarly-accredited Quality certification.
Experience working in a production program in support of government contracts, preferably DoW.
Formal training in Root Cause Analysis.
Experience developing or maintaining PFMEA and control plans.
Working knowledge of TIPQA or related QMS software.
Experience implementing APQP in a low-rate, technically complex product environment.
Experience engaging with a union workforce.
Qualification or strong background in ISO 9001:2015.
Experience interacting with DCMA and DoW customer personnel.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

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.

Job Ident #: 124108BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

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Job Info

Location

York, Pennsylvania, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs