Supplier Quality Engineer – PWB, Electronics Category

BAE Systems, Inc.

Supplier Quality Engineer focusing on Printed Wiring Board quality assurance for defense and aerospace sectors. Responsible for supplier evaluations, performance updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $97,008 - $164,914 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Engineering within the Printed Wired Board (PWB) manufacturing environment, focusing on quality assurance, process optimization, and effective problem-solving. Proficient in conducting audits, implementing corrective actions, and utilizing analytical tools to enhance supplier performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Quality EngineeringPrinted Wired Board (PWB) ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective & Preventive Action ToolsElectrical/Mechanical Inspections

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceProcess OptimizationFailure AnalysisFirst Article InspectionsManufacturing ProcessesSupplier ScorecardsDefect Trend AnalysisContinuous Improvement ProjectsPerformance MetricsZero Defect Mentality

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

PWB/PCB IndustrySupply Chain LogisticsManufacturing ProcessesSupplier AuditsCapability Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement tools and processes to ensure suppliers have robust manufacturing processes, tests, and acceptance plans
Investigate, evaluate, resolve, mitigate and/or prevent quality issues by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, leading failure analysis & continuous improvement projects
Apply corrective & preventive action tools
Travel to select suppliers to conduct performance updates, audits, capability assessments, process evaluations, and process optimization activities
Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of assigned suppliers
Work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans
Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities
Perform Source Inspection of product at supplier locations
Perform and Evaluate First Article Inspections
Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the PWB supply base

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 2-4+ years of experience or 6-8+ years of related experience in lieu of degree
Experience in a Printed Wired Board (PWB) manufacturing environment and related functions within the PWB/PCB bare board industry
Ability to work, operate and contribute to a team with diverse background and experience
Work Experience in the PCB/PWB manufacturing industry
Work Experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role
Experience with electrical/mechanical inspections, product test, equipment and instrumentation
Direct knowledge of Manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics from raw material to finished goods
Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems
Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly, directly and objectively to all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
paid military leave
paid bereavement leave
other types of leave including sick leave