BAE Systems

Dir I- Eng Quality

BAE Systems • $120K — $150K *
Merrimack, NH 03054In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Reposted Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience, or 16+ years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Direct experience in Supplier Quality management
  • Experience in managing teams effectively
  • Familiarity with ISO 9000:2000 and Quality Systems
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience in demanding industries like Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization

Responsibilities

  • Develop and drive a proactive Supplier Quality program for the business
  • Analyze and communicate Supplier Quality metrics, risks, and action plans
  • Collaborate with Supplier Quality Category teams and assess suppliers' capabilities
  • Serve as the main authority on Supplier Quality within the business
  • Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues by leading improvement projects
  • Foster a collaborative environment among suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Engage in supply chain discussions to optimize sourcing strategies
  • Lead the Supplier Quality team and manage the associated budget

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact national security and defense technology
  • Access to cutting-edge technology in a global innovator
  • Work within a motivated team of highly talented professionals
  • Potential for career growth in a major international company
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that affect global operations
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Successful Candidate

BAE Systems is seeking a Director of Supplier Quality - CEMA, who will report to the Business Area Director of Quality for CEMA and dotted line to the Senior Director of Supplier Quality. This role will be accountable for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the CEMA Business Supplier Quality Assurance strategy & program to reduce risk and ensure world class product and process quality and delivery from the supply base. You will need to build strong relationships with the business leaders, programs, supplier partnerships, and program quality functions to understand and translate requirements and risks into a robust supplier quality plan that prevents disruptions and customer defects. In support of your Supplier Quality business strategy, you will closely partner with the core teams of the Supplier Quality function (Category and Operations leads), to ensure the supply base is assessed, qualified, and consistently delivering a quality product. This role will be the Command and Control of supplier quality in the business and the voice of the business within the supplier quality function. This individual must be a self-starting leader who can effectively partner with multiple functional organizations internally (BAE Electronic Systems) and externally (Supply Base) for success.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, communicate and drive a proactive Supplier Quality program for the Business
  • Measure, maintain, analyze and communicate all Supplier Quality metrics, risks, and planned actions, and drive continuous improvements efforts at suppliers for improvement (CAR meetings, SRB, etc.)
  • Partner with the Supplier Quality Category teams and Programs to relay requirements, assess and develop suppliers, and drive RCCA with suppliers
  • Be the Command and Control for Supplier Quality within the business
  • Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by analyzing defect trends, issuing SCARs, working with partners on audits, and leading continuous improvement projects to drive a zero defects mindset - insure timely closure as well
  • Responsible for developing a collaborative environment with suppliers, design engineering, program quality engineers, supplier partnership leaders, and other key functions to foster a zero defect environment inclusive of APQP/PPAP (AS9145), Lean-6Sigma, and Quality science tools
  • Engage/lead in all supply chain discussions to insure proper selection of sourcing (throughout entire product life cycle) to mitigate risk and reduce overall cost of ownership of the parts
  • Partner with the core Supplier Quality team to engage key supplier's management in a business review process to monitor metrics, identify trends and implement programs to assure demonstrated performance improvements
  • Manages and develops an high performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality Engineers (potentially in geographically dispersed locations) who can build relationships and interpret contractual and product requirements and flow down to action at a supplier
  • Own and manage the Supplier Quality budget for your business
  • Enhance supplier and organization quality culture through coaching and technical engagement.


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience or 16+ years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Direct, or related, experience in Supplier Quality
  • Experience managing teams
  • Experience with ISO 9000:2000, Quality Systems
  • Core competencies include strong leadership, communication, influence, and relationship building
  • Good experience with, and an understanding of, sourcing and execution in regulated, demanding industries such as Aerospace/Defense, Medical Device, Automotive, or other challenging markets
  • Comfortable experience working in a matrix organization
  • Self-starter; identifies challenges/problems and takes the initiative to identify solutions
  • Motivates team members, fosters and nurtures teamwork
  • Can diffuse high-tension situations calmly and effectively
  • Travel required


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing
  • 7+ years direct experience, or related experience in Supplier Quality; 5+ years' experience managing teams
  • AS9100/9102 Quality Systems
  • AS9145 or APQP
  • Lean and 6Sigma certifications
  • 8D facilitation proficiency

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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