Modeling/Simulation Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Principal

Job Description

Description

Job Description:

SAIC is seeking a Modeling/Simulation Supplier Quality Engr (SQE). This Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position is one of the key supporting roles to system integration operations. SQE is responsible for developing inspection plans, methods/processes, sampling techniques required to assure the quality of delivered services and solutions. The SQE will function as a technical intermediary between suppliers, inspection functions, and the engineering functions at the supplier. The SQE will help troubleshoot defects and provide corrective actions, complete QMS audits at suppliers, and participate in the engineering change process. Work with purchasing and engineering teams to complete onsite supplier evaluations, inspections, and qualify prospective subcontractors related to project specific scope of work.  The manager set the specific duties and responsibilities for the employee.

***This position is 100% remote nationwide with 50% domestic and international travel required***

Duties will include:

• Participate in new product development to determine appropriate supplier quality flowdowns and requirements to evaluate, select, and monitor subcontractor.
• Serve as a technical intermediary and advocate for the subcontractor when answering questions, resolving or mediating issues and help improve the overall cost of quality.
• Conduct regularly scheduled subcontractor audits to ensure compliance to subcontract requirements and assess QMS capabilities and compliance.  
• Aide in the Development of inspection plans and metrics for assessing subcontractor performance.
• Where appropriate, use metrics, data tracking and reporting of quality performance to drive improvements with subcontractor performance.
• Work with procurement, manufacturing, and engineering to develop supplier quality flowdown requirements to ensure compliance to external and internal quality standards and to meet quality goals.
• Ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices.
• Document key design changes to ensure successful manufacturing implementation.
• Participate in LEAN initiative and engage Six Sigma tools for process improvements.
• Analyze and make recommendations to help improve supplier quality indices for business processes and programs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in STEM-related degree program  and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience
• ASQ Quality Engineer and/or ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt certifications
• Travel will be required domestically and internationally
• Highly experienced in Aerospace Defense sector
• Professional career trajectory transitioning from modeling and simulation production, to verification/validation and quality assurance, modeling and simulation programs and third-party providors

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees are required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. All SAIC employees must be fully vaccinated and they must submit proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Where work is performed strictly at a customer site, customer site vaccination requirements preempt SAIC's vaccination policy.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.