Mgr I- Eng Quality

BAE Systems • Merrimack, NH

2d • Hybrid

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. In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. We are looking for a Supplier Quality Manager within the CEMA Business Area. This role will lead the CEMA Supplier Quality team and develop a comprehensive strategy in partnership with Business Area and Product Line counterparts to ensure compliant material is delivered on-time. The ideal candidate must have prior management experience, and will be managing a team of approximately 6-8 engineers.

Requirements

• Experience in a fast-paced high-production environment with tight deadlines and high production volumes
• Experience with complex technical requirements and customer regulations
• Self-starting problem solving skills; 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 experience or 10-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Prior managerial experience or demonstration of leading a team
• 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
• Experience with requirements management and flowdown
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

• Technical Bachelor's Degree
• Prior managerial experience in a technical industry
• PPV/FAI experience
• LSS Green Belt
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
• Previous manufacturing experience in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality performance across within the CEMA business area
• 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

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

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