Supplier Quality Manager

BAE Systems • Columbia Heights, MN

2d • $132,962 - $226,035 • Remote

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Supplier Quality Manager to join our Combat Mission Systems team that helps keep the U.S. Navy and Army mission ready. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and collaborate with a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation. Here, you'll be rewarded for the work you do and provided with the resources to help you along the way. As a leader, you will be a vital part in creating a culture that brings out the best in people. We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our supplier quality assurance efforts. As a Supplier Quality Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the ISO9001 auditing team as well other supplier Quality Programs, managing a team of certified auditors and Certified 6 sigma SQEs. This position will ensure compliance with supplier quality management systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and identify and address quality issues, develop corrective actions, and maintain a robust supply base.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 8 years directly related experience in a Quality Assurance/Quality Control role and 3 years of supervisory and/or management experience, or the overall equivalent
• Working experience operating within ISO 9001 standard
• Direct knowledge of TQM, SPC, AS9100, ISO9001 and state-of-the-art analytical quality assurance methodologies
• Motivated leader to drive continuous improvement by leading through example and working with and developing teams
• Six Sigma certified (black belt preferred) experience with a proven track record of driving quality performance
• As a skilled negotiator and trusted advisor, able to work effectively with customers and resolve customer complaints as well as work closely with supply base Sr leadership
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact and disseminate information with individuals at all levels in the organization

Nice To Haves

• Ability to collaborate, coach, guide, and offer training
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and ability to work with industry related software
• ASQ Certification preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Experience managing quality assurance program in support of DOD contracts
• Formal training in root cause analysis and corrective action

Responsibilities

• The overall management and auditing of the Quality Management Systems of our suppliers
• Managing and staffing a team of auditors and SQEs, conducting performance reviews, and supporting employee development
• Performing leadership responsibilities such as setting departmental objectives in line with overall business objectives
• Consulting, collaborating, and working as a liaison with other departments and internal/external customers to provide the support required to successfully evaluate and bring closure to any quality issues, including detailing root cause and corrective action
• Fostering and building a culture of quality first
• Directing activities for prevention of nonconformances by developing action plans through which positive determination of causes, corrective actions, and follow-up activities are identified
• Supporting the onboarding of new suppliers and managing the BAE Approved Supplier List
• Supporting and maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies
• Assisting in the development and/or modification of specifications and procedures to the extent that they conform to existing or improved quality levels
• Providing assistance with technical customer support including leading support for customer audits
• Overseeing review of technical documents for customer orders and supplier purchase orders
• Generating technical reports as necessary

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a 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