BAE Systems

Mgr I- Eng Quality

BAE Systems • $100K — $120K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6-8 years of experience, or 10-12 years of experience without a degree
  • Prior managerial experience in a technical environment
  • Ability to interpret technical documents like drawings and specifications
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills for navigating complex issues
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with 8D/RCCA and APQP/AS9145 methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage supplier quality performance in a dynamic production environment
  • Oversee a team of 6-8 Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and develop their skills
  • Provide technical guidance to ensure quality compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supplier risks and technical challenges
  • Utilize metrics to assess supplier performance and promote quality initiatives
  • Analyze quality data to identify improvement opportunities
  • Support and implement quality standards like AS9145 in the supply chain

Benefits

  • Opportunity for growth within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Involvement in strategic quality initiatives and team development
  • Exposure to a variety of complex technical challenges
  • Dynamic work culture that encourages problem-solving and innovation
  • Support in driving a 'Zero Defect' quality culture
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Manager for the Austin Business Center within the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Business Area. This role will lead the ABC Supplier Quality team and develop a comprehensive strategy in partnership with BA/PL counterparts to ensure compliant material is delivered on-time. The Austin Business Center supports all Business Areas withing the Electronic Systems Sector. The ideal candidate must have prior management experience, and will be managing a team of approximately 6-8 engineers.

This position will include approximately 10% travel. Travel will be a mix of local, day visits as well as overnight travel, outside the local area.

The Role will:
  • Lead and manage supplier quality performance across the Austin Business Center inclusive of the expansion and scaling that is ongoing in the organization
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-production environment with tight deadlines and high production volumes, as well as a highly complex technical environment with stringent customer regulations and oversight
  • Manage team of approximately 6-8 SQEs including developing individuals and implementing quality training for all team members.
  • Provide technical direction and guidance to SQEs on the team ensuring consistency and compliance with quality standards
  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, operations, and program quality to identify part and supplier risk for proactive mitigation activities, as well as to drive solutions to complex technical challenges.
  • Utilize supplier Scorecards/metrics and analytical tools to quantify performance levels of individual suppliers and work with those suppliers to develop improvement plans to achieve 100% quality performance
  • Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and support/implement corrective actions as needed across the supply base
  • Support AS9145 deployment in key suppliers to mitigate program risks.
  • Drive "Zero Defect" culture within the supply base
The successful candidate:
  • Experience in a fast-paced high-production environment with tight deadlines and high production volumes
  • Experience with complex technical requirements and customer regulations
  • A self-starting problem solver; able to make effective decisions with minimal information
  • Strong organization skills - able to prioritize and understand what needs to be done quickly, and drive actions and projects to closure effectively across the team.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to facilitate effective communication at all levels of the organization and across customers and partner communities
  • Possesses a strong understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Sampling and Inspection, FAI/PPV) along with relevant industry standards and their application to drive execution excellence
  • Relates well with individuals at all levels of the organization, builds appropriate rapport, fosters constructive and effective relationships
  • Passion for developing others and building cohesive team environment


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree and 6-8+ years of related experience or 10-12+ years of related expereince in lieu of degree
  • Prior managerial experience in a technical industry
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, specifications, requirements
  • Excellent project management, planning, and organization skills
  • Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions
  • Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Experience in 8D/RCCA activities as well as working knowledge of APQP/AS9145
  • Experience with requirements management and flow down
  • Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Technical BS degree with 8+ years of experience, or MS degree with 6+ years of experience
  • PPV/FAI experience
  • LSS Green Belt
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems

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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