Job Description

Job Description

How does it feel to be part of a team that is driven to make a big impact for our customers? Empowering.

BAE Systems is looking for a Quality Engineering Assistant who is excited to join a leading top tier global aerospace & defense enterprise as part of Controls & Avionics Solutions business area.  This role is a full time, onsite position located in Fort Wayne, IN. 

The Quality Engineering Assistant will support CAS Air Transport and the manufacturing floor/manufacturing quality engineer with quality issues, customer returns, react to key program metrics, participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, drive corrective actions, and foster continuous improvements.  Issue 8130 tags for  piece parts transferring from operations to Aftermarket.


 

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• 1-2+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment
• A passion for process improvement
• Well-organized
• Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
• Ability to mine data and visually display
• Technical mindset

Preferred Skills and Education

• Mechanical background with an understanding of electrical components and Circuit Card Assemblies.
• Experience with Oracle systems, Aegis/FLX factory Logix, PowerBI and/or Apex is a plus.
• Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material.
• Familiarity with IPC J-STD-001 Standard Soldering Requirements.
• Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment.
• Experience with root cause corrective action investigations.
• Experience with metric trending.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience