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Quality Manager I
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
2 weeks ago
107,952 – 183,518
- SPC
- MS Office
- Pension
2 weeks ago
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Job Description
What’s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. We are currently hiring a Quality Manager to join our Maritime Solutions team that helps keep the U.S. Navy Fleet mission ready. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and collaborating 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 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 quality assurance efforts. As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the ISO9001 Quality Program, managing a team of Inspectors and Analysts, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and identify and address quality issues, develop corrective actions, and maintain a safe work environment.
As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for:
- The overall management and auditing of the ISO9001 Quality Program;
- Managing and staffing a team of a dozen Inspectors and Analysts, 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;
- Administering non-conforming material disposition in accordance with the Quality Management System;
- Directing activities for prevention of nonconformances by developing action plans through which positive determination of causes, corrective actions, and follow-up activities are identified;
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications;
- 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.
Required Skills and Education
- 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.
- Management 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.
- 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.
Preferred Skills and Education
- 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.
- Experience managing quality assurance program in support of DOD contracts.
- Formal training in root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Shipyard experience helpful.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Benefits Information
Employee 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.Intern Benefits: 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).
- Sector: Platforms & Services
- Job Category: Other Professionals
- Salary Min Point: 107952
- Salary Max Point: 183518
- Referral Bonus: 1500
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage:<10%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: None
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Quality Manager I · BAE Systems