Mgr II- Eng Quality

BAE Systems • Endicott, NY

9d

About The Position

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 are hearing all voices, being brilliant on the basics, and developing 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®”. Come join our team! BAE Systems Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) business area is seeking a Quality Manager to support the Military Aircraft Systems & Aircraft Electrifications programs. This manager will lead our Manufacturing Quality Engineers on production and sustainment programs in Endicott, NY. Explore Endicott, NY: Life in Endicott | BAE Systems In this role, you will work closely with leadership to provide proactive, value-added solutions and program, factory, customer, and supply chain support. The successful candidate: Possess strong communication and presentation skills to facilitate effective communication at all levels of the organization and across customers and partner communities Is a visible, influential leader who takes a collaborative approach with others and comes across as approachable; can diffuse high-tension situations effectively Can form a highly capable quality assurance staff by recruiting, organizing and developing a team Takes responsibility for resolving technical challenges and ensuring successful tactical execution across the team Relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization, builds effective relationships within BAE Systems and across customer base About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years work experience or 12-14+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Strong in the Quality Sciences
• Self-starting problem solver with a demonstrated history of leadership and managing diverse teams
• Strong and Demonstrated Communication Skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills (listening and communicating within a group/team/geographically diverse environment).
• Exhibits a high degree of technical credibility and communicates highly-technical information in a simplistic and easily understandable way
• Organizational skills – can marshal resources to get things done, orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, use matrixed resources effectively and efficiently, and arrange information in a useful manner.
• Experience in regulated industries, such as aerospace or medical.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black Belt Certified
• Strong understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Auditing) along with relevant industry standards (AS9100, AS9102 and AS9145).

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, supervision, and guidance to ensure alignment with quality policy, strategic objectives and organization goals that drive to Zero Defect plans and Strategy
• Develops a highly capable quality assurance staff by recruiting, organizing and developing team
• Collaborate with program leadership and operations for planning, execution, and management of critical business performance, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives
• Support integrated management teams to determine strategy and tactical deployment, improve performance, lower costs, and generate innovative solutions with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Champion innovative ideas impacting affordability and production on the factory floor
• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures
• Ensure products conform to established company and regulatory performance and quality standards
• Review, analyze and report on quality discrepancies and data within the program
• Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for discrepancies – using proven RCCA techniques and driving sustainable preventive improvements.

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.
• Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.
• Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
• Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees