Quality Manager I

Job Description:

Job Description
Are you looking for a quality leadership role that has a diverse and growing portfolio developing and producing the most advanced electronic systems that protect our warfighters? Are you inspired to join an organization with a strong culture that’s focused on ensuring we hear all voices and develop our teams and leaders? BAE systems put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate for Those Who Move the World(tm). Come join our team!

BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business is seeking a Quality Manager I to lead our Manufacturing Quality Engineering, In-Process and Final Inspection personnel. The position will support the ACM (Advanced Composite Manufacturing) facility and the Sustainment Center both located on the Merrimack Campus in Merrimack, NH. The position will support all product lines within the Electronic Combat Solutions business Area.

Responsibilities shall include, but not limited to, ensuring customer contract requirements are met, quality assurance, continuous process improvement, and lifecycle management. The role will be involved in providing functional leadership. The individual will work closely with the Program Management Office, Supplier Quality and local leadership teams along with other critical functions to provide world class program execution. Additionally, support corrective actions using quality science tools via 8D methodology.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of an in-person work format, with travel to other locations as required. In this role, you will:

Provide subject matter expertise and quality control support to the ACM (Advanced Composite Manufacturing) and Sustainment Center with focus on Manufacturing Quality Engineering support and inspection.
Lead a focus team of manufacturing quality engineers and inspectors as their direct supervisor.
Utilize quality control data to lead innovative improvements toward cost of poor quality (CoPQ) and process efficiency, without compromising product integrity.
Reinforce compliance with the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting audits and continuous improvement efforts.

Who you are:

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

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field and 8+ years of experience
Experience supporting a manufacturing environment
Experience in a quality assurance role
Proficiency in developing 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a quality assurance role.
Experience leading teams as a people manager 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)
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.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.

Job Ident #: 125307BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs