Job DescriptionThe Operational Quality Lead supports the Mission Integrated Solutions Quality team with effective implementation and oversight of the Quality Management System and also works as a subject matter expert on leading operational quality efforts within our Fort Worth and CONUS F-35 and T-45 teams. The role focuses on establishing robust quality governance, developing and maintaining performance metrics and leading on-site operational quality activities.
Responsibilities include;
- managing and performing internal audits
- corrective action management
- ensuring compliance to customer and industry quality requirements
- addressing risks and issue management through structured processes
- driving continuous improvement initiatives
- acting as a key quality link between US Operations and the UK customer team.
- ensure consistent standards, timely resolution of quality concerns, and sustained performance across all operational activities.
- role potentially involves a level of travel; i.e. supplier management/audits, depot stand up and supporting on-site customer activities.
Role supports driving growth by providing SME resource to ensure we address ungoverned areas, mitigate risks and add quality concepts across the growing business to ensure efficiency and increase competitiveness. Specifically in ensuring Risk and Opportunities management is robustly reviewed across the business.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelors degree and minimum 6 years of experience or 8+ years of quality experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 6 years working in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Possess strong communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, customers and suppliers.
- Be a visible, influential quality professional who collaborates effectively, remains approachable, and can diffuse high-tension situations.
- Experience of working with either AS9100 and ISO9001 (including auditing experience).
- Experience with/or knowledge of root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office and Atlassian products.
Preferred Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree
- Quality certification; issued via ASQ or CQI
- Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA)
- Lean Six Sigma tools: Green Belt / Black Belt Certifications
- Supply Chain Management and Supplier Management Experience
- Risk and Opportunity (R&O) Experience
- Lifecycle Management (LCM) Experience
- Quality Planning / Contract Requirements Review and Oversight
- F-35 or fleet sustainment experience
Benefits InformationEmployee 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).
