BAE SystemsRemote
Interconnect Supplier Development Engineer (Remote)
United States of America
Full Time
2 days ago
No H1B
Key skills
Supplier Relationship ManagementCorrective Action ProcessTechnical SupportSupplier Quality ImprovementSupplier Delivery ImprovementSupplier Cost PerformanceKaizen EventsSupplier Performance Metrics AnalysisProduction Part Approval ProcessProcess Controls DevelopmentSupplier Manufacturing Process AssessmentSupplier Capacity AssessmentSupplier Quality Systems AssessmentStrategic SourcingTechnical Product ImprovementSupplier AssessmentsProducibility EffortsElectronic Cable AssembliesRF Cable AssembliesHigh-Speed Cable AssembliesConnector ManufacturingIPC CertificationsAssembly
About this role
BAE Systems is an international defense, aerospace and security company that delivers a full range of products and services. The Supplier Development Engineer's role is vital in managing supplier relationships and ensuring high-quality products are received on time and at a reasonable cost, directly supporting the company's ability to meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Quality and the supplier through the corrective action process when supplier rejects are issued
- Function as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve performance issues and provide technical support
- Develop and implement fact-based improvement plans to enhance supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance
- Manage supplier improvement plans, conduct workshops (Kaizen events), and provide technical assistance as needed
- Lead investigations of major problems and special projects to develop strong partnerships with suppliers
- Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and systemic performance gaps
- Implement and monitor production part approval processes with selected suppliers
- Develop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics
- Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes, capacity, and quality systems
- Collaborate with the procurement teams to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies
- Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities
- Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, and courage
- Perform various supplier assessments, including technical, capacity, and QMS assessments
- Lead producibility efforts for improved design for manufacturing in conjunction with Design Engineering and suppliers
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field from an accredited university and 6 years work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in cable and harness assembly, connector manufacturing, or similar technologies
- Bachelor's degree with an engineering or supply chain focus is a plus
- Industry-specific certifications (e.g., IPC (Institute for Printed Circuits) certifications)