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Job Title


Senior Quality Engineer (2nd Shift)


Company : BAE Systems


Location : Aiken, SC


Created : 2026-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. The BAE Systems site in Aiken, South Carolina is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in support of Combat Mission Systems for the 2nd Shift. In this role as a Senior Quality Engineer, your included duties will be to: + Develop and write inspection plans. + Read, interpret, and apply blueprint skills. + Apply Geometric Dimensions & Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts. + Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and data files. + Process non-conformances for disposition. + Provide technical quality support to production and engineering. Note about Schedule: This position is on a 4/10 work schedule on 2nd Shift, 3:15 PM to 1:45 AM, Monday through Thursday. Training commences for several weeks on 1st Shift. Required Education, Experience, & Skills + Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, and four years related experience, or the overall equivalent. + Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints. + Working knowledge in reading, comprehending, and applying GD&T principles and applications. + Ability to read and understand raw material specifications. + Computer literacy in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word. + Understanding of Quality and Lean Principles. + Ability to support the 2nd Shift on a 4/10 work schedule. Able to train on 1st Shift. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills + Oracle MRP system. + PFEMAs + Writing inspection plans. + Statistical Process Control + Laser Scanner Inspection technology + Polyworks, Faro or CMM-Manage inspection programming + Keyence Inspection Devices + ASQ certification + Experience supporting quality in a manufacturing environment + Experience managing a quality program in support of government contracts, preferably DoD + Formal training in statistics + Formal training in root cause analysis + Experience implementing APQP in a low-rate, technically complex product environment #LJR1 #LI-Onsite + Proficient with first article inspection preparations. + GD&T + Quality tools Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. Senior Quality Engineer (2nd Shift) 123242BR EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression