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BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineering Lead to support microelectronics module manufacturing at our site in Nashua, NH.

In this role, you will:

• Provide quality control support to the microelectronics module manufacturing value stream, with a focus on the inspection operations.
• Lead a focus team of manufacturing quality engineers.
• Utilize quality control data to lead innovative improvements toward cost of poor quality (CoPQ) and process efficiency, without compromising product integrity.
• Reinforce compliance to AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting audits and continuous improvement efforts.
• Be proficient in AS9145, the Aerospace series requirements for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), by developing and improving PFMEAs, Control Plans and MSAs.

• You love leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• You’re always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations.
• You are committed to organizational development, mentorship, and knowledge transfer.
• You advocate for a “Quality First” culture.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting electronics production
• Experience in a quality assurance role
• Experience/ability to oversee a team, foster employee development, and ensure a positive work environment while aligning team goals with organizational objectives
• Proficiency in corrective action responses (RCCA/CAPA/8D)
• Ability to read and interpret technical data packages, engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, component specifications, standards, and process sheets

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting electronics production
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a quality assurance role
• Proficiency in applying and interpreting military-grade standards such as MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534 and IPC-A-610
• Experience leading teams committed to a culture of development and teamwork.
• Experience tracking factory hardware and documenting non-conformances in Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems auditing procedures and continuous improvement activities.
• Identification, control, and disposition of discrepant material through Preliminary Material Review (PMR) and/or Material Review Board (MRB)
• Experience with Aerospace standards (AS9145, AS9100 and AS9102) and first article inspection process
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Understanding of engineering drawing dimensions and tolerances (ANSI 14.5 GD&T)
• Ability to extract data for visual presentations (using charts, tables, paretos, etc.) to effectively communicate positions, issues or to drive actions.