Mgr I- Eng Quality

BAE Systems•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – 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 strength from our differences, 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 build your career with BAE Systems. At the Austin Business Center we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their critical missions. We are looking for a Supplier Quality Manager for the Austin Business Center within the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Business Area. This role will lead the ABC Supplier Quality team and develop a comprehensive strategy in partnership with BA/PL counterparts to ensure compliant material is delivered on-time. The Austin Business Center supports all Business Areas withing the Electronic Systems Sector. The ideal candidate must have prior management experience, and will be managing a team of approximately 6-8 engineers. This position will include approximately 10% travel. Travel will be a mix of local, day visits as well as overnight travel, outside the local area.

Requirements

Experience in a fast-paced high-production environment with tight deadlines and high production volumes
Experience with complex technical requirements and customer regulations
A self-starting problem solver; able to make effective decisions with minimal information
Strong organization skills – able to prioritize and understand what needs to be done quickly, and drive actions and projects to closure effectively across the team.
Strong communication and presentation skills to facilitate effective communication at all levels of the organization and across customers and partner communities
Possesses a strong understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Sampling and Inspection, FAI/PPV) along with relevant industry standards and their application to drive execution excellence
Relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization, builds appropriate rapport, fosters constructive and effective relationships
Passion for developing others and building cohesive team environment
Bachelor's Degree and 6-8+ years of related experience or 10-12+ years of related expereince in lieu of degree
Prior managerial experience in a technical industry
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements
Excellent project management, planning, and organization skills
Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point
Experience in 8D/RCCA activities as well as working knowledge of APQP/AS9145
Experience with requirements management and flow down
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Technical BS degree with 8+ years of experience, or MS degree with 6+ years of experience
PPV/FAI experience
LSS Green Belt
Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems

Responsibilities

Lead and manage supplier quality performance across the Austin Business Center inclusive of the expansion and scaling that is ongoing in the organization
Work in a fast-paced, high-production environment with tight deadlines and high production volumes, as well as a highly complex technical environment with stringent customer regulations and oversight
Manage team of approximately 6-8 SQEs including developing individuals and implementing quality training for all team members.
Provide technical direction and guidance to SQEs on the team ensuring consistency and compliance with quality standards
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, operations, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities, as well as to drive solutions to complex technical challenges.
Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance
Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and support/implement corrective actions as needed across the supply base
Support AS9145 deployment in key suppliers to mitigate program risks.
Drive “Zero Defect” culture within the supply base