Director of NHQ Manufacturing

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

16d • $173,023 - $294,137

About The Position

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics systems – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing from our strengths, we’re innovating for the future, and you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come join our mission!

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading industry capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

As the Nashua Headquarters (NHQ) Manufacturing Leader you will lead a world class team of technical operations engineers, manufacturing support personnel and manufacturing specialists that put their heart and soul in making high quality technical products that will help to ensure our military personnel are as safe as possible.

The NHQ Manufacturing Director reports to the ECS Business Area Operations Director and will serve as the factory lead dedicated to manufacturing of our products that meet and exceed requirements for Quality, Delivery, and Cost while driving a continuous Improvement culture. The candidate will manage operations related plans, budgets, policies, and procedures while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance for the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with the following:
• Product Transition to Production as well as Ramp to Rate production
• Proven success in Lean and Operational Excellence best practices in manufacturing
• Deep understanding of Lean 6 Sigma Principles and its application
• Leadership skills working with cross functional teams
• Proven background of delivering results in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• A Masters Degree is preferred
• Experience working with Supply Chain
• Knowledge of AS9145/APQP and its application
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Equivalent
• Creative and innovative Problem solver with a diverse background of experiences
• Previous experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proven performance of leading complex microwave, electro-mechanical and high mix Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing with integration and test.
• Successfully execute Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost factory metrics.
• Establish a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and collaborate as a team to achieve the business objectives.
• Lead factory transformation, growth and continuous improvement strategies and provide ownership on implementation and execution.
• Support the Business Area capital strategy by identifying opportunities of improvements and executing projects on time and budget.
• Responsible for factory utilization, expenses, and staffing within established targets and growth plans.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director