Operations Quality Engineer
BAE Systems · York, PA · Engineering & Technology
mid
software engineering
QA Engineer
ic
· Posted Apr 23, 2026
$72,150 – $122,655
USD per year
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in York, PA. Compensation is listed at $72,150–$122,655 per year.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- York, PA
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
What's it like to work for a company that manufactures the world's greatest combat vehicles? Gratifying!
BAE Systems is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer for its manufacturing site in York, Pennsylvania. As an Operations Quality Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations within the Portable Drill, Machining, and Final Weld areas. Your included responsibilities will be to ensure product quality, compliance to technical requirements, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in support of mission-critical defense systems. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program teams to resolve production issues, drive root cause and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements across machining, portable drill, and weld processes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide floor-level quality support for portable drilling and final weld operations, ensuring adherence to engineering requirements and approved processes
- Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
- Review and interpret technical data packages (TDPs) including drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure compliance
- Support nonconformance management process, including documentation, containment, and participation in MRB activities
- Interface with government representatives (e.g., DCMA) and customers during audits, source inspections, and product acceptance activities
- Drive and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for portable drill and weld processes; identify high-risk failure modes and implement mitigation strategies
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