BAE Systems

Eng Sr Prin - Quality

BAE Systems • $90K — $120K *
Anniston, AL 36201In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science with 8+ years of experience or equivalent
  • Shainin Red X certification (minimum Journeyman level)
  • Expertise in Red X, Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Experience leading complex problem-solving initiatives
  • Proven project management skills
  • Ability to influence and drive organizational change
  • Proficient in MS Office, Minitab, Relyence or similar tools

Responsibilities

  • Implement a top issues management strategy using Red X, lean, and six sigma
  • Lead teams to analyze and solve critical technical problems
  • Facilitate Red X, lean and six sigma projects from planning to evaluation
  • Act as a change agent to promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Provide guidance to stakeholders for successful lean initiatives implementation
  • Support training programs on continuous improvement principles
  • Establish key performance indicators to measure CI effectiveness

Benefits

  • Work within a dynamic team focused on impactful change
  • Opportunity for professional development through training programs
  • Engagement with cutting-edge methodologies and technologies
  • Chance to work in a defense industry setting
  • Support for travel to multiple manufacturing sites to drive improvements
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Quality Assurance organization of BAE Systems is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement - Business Transformation Leader to drive a culture of structured problem solving and continuous improvement within our Aiken, SC and Anniston, AL operations centers. As a principal level Continuous Improvement Subject Matter Expert, you will lead business transformation initiatives, facilitate change management, and develop training programs to empower associates to drive improvement.

Business Transformation Initiatives
  • Implement a rolling top issues management strategy leveraging Red X, lean and six-sigma projects aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Lead teams to solve critical, urgent, or chronic technical problems, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality teams.
  • Facilitate and coach end-to-end Red X, lean and six sigma transformation projects, including planning, implementation, and evaluation phases.
  • Be accountable for project identification, prioritization, and achievement.
Change Management
  • Act as a change agent to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Provide guidance and support to stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of lean initiatives.
Training and Development
  • Support training programs on Red X, Critical Thinking (Is, Is-Not Analysis), lean principles, tools, and techniques to build capability and empower associates to drive improvement at all levels of the organization.
  • Coach and develop individuals to Green Belt and Black Belt proficiency with Red X, Critical Thinking, and lean methods.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Help establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of CI initiatives.
  • Monitor progress and track performance metrics.
  • Apply Project Management Tools to facilitate all projects within scope (Plant / Department or Area) while ensuring timeline and target accomplishment (which includes savings or additional impact calculation and approvals, projects documentation and 12 months tracking for sustainability).
Continuous Learning
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and new technologies related to structured root cause, lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
  • Apply insights to refine existing processes and drive innovation within the organization.
  • Continuously focus on capabilities development and certifications related to CI knowledge and application as helping the development of others. Special focus on peers in Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering.


Required Skills and Education

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Science or related discipline with eight years of related experience, or the overall equivalent
  • Shainin Red X certification. Minimum Journeyman.
  • Subject Matter Expertise in Red X, Lean and Continuous Improvement concepts, systems, methodologies and tools.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex issues and facilitating casual analysis tools to identify true root cause.
  • Experience with Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical engineering departments and activities.
  • Proven Project Management skills
  • Requires innovative problem solving experience with Shainin, A3, 8D, PDCA, 6 Sigma, etc., and systematic thinking.
  • Highly effective communicator both written and spoken.
  • Training experience, both in one-on-one and group settings.
  • Experience presenting material and providing mentoring and coaching.
  • Pro-active experience influencing, directing, guiding, and driving change.
  • Liaison communication skills, in order to, interface with management and the customer pertaining to product and process issues.
  • Ability to work across multiple programs, system areas, and product development phases simultaneously.
  • Experience with APQP Core Tools.
  • Product life-cycle and systems understanding.
  • Must be comfortable in an operations environment, working in and around military vehicles.
  • Prior exposure working with fully integrated systems.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications, Minitab, Relyence or similar applications.
  • Must be able to travel up to 75% in support of our manufacturing sites in Aiken, South Carolina and Anniston, Alabama.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Defense contractor experience.
  • Knowledgeable in contractual compliance and interpretation.
  • Ability to work with both with a mentor and independently.
  • Computer tools experience (Oracle, TIPQA, etc).
  • Practical application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (via Core Quality Tools).
  • Toyota Production System exposure.
  • Lean Transformation experience.
  • Kaizen Facilitator.
  • Lean Six Sigma.
  • Critical Thinking (Is, Is-Not Analysis).
  • Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineer.

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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