Job DescriptionBAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area is seeking a Quality Manager I to lead a team of Program Quality Engineers on the F-35 Lifecycle Operations team in New Hampshire. In this role, you will help amplify the voice of quality throughout the organization with proactive and predictable implementation of the Quality Sciences.
Your primary objective will be to provide guidance and oversight to ensure that the program continues to execute while meeting all quality requirements. You will leverage your knowledge and experience to help identify and mitigate early warning indicators in support of meeting quality, cost, and on-time delivery targets. This includes fostering communication with internal and external customers, setting quality-focused performance objectives, providing constructive feedback, championing continuous improvement, and helping the team make decisions and drive actions based on data.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Providing clear communication of quality requirements to all affected disciplines
- Collaborating with factory and program leadership to ensure resources and priorities are aligned
- Driving comprehensive Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) through to closure
- Reviewing and analyzing data to drive continuous improvement
- Overseeing and executing Quality Management Systems Audits
- Writing Basis of Estimate (BOE) and supporting proposals
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite across several New Hampshire facilities and remotely to support your team's schedule.
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.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of related work experience or 12+ years of related work experience
- Sound understanding of Quality Science tools (8D RCCA, SPC, Auditing)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Organized; capable of juggling several tasks simultaneously
- Team-oriented; ability and desire to work with a hybrid team
- Self-starting problem solver with a fact-based focus on continuous improvement
Preferred Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical field
- Master's Degree
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (or the desire to obtain)
- Leadership or management experience with direct reports
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards (AS9100, AS9102, AS9145)
- Cost Account Manager (CAM) trained/certified
- Experience with Sustainment & Field Returns
- Sound understanding of the Basis of Estimate (BOE) and proposal process
- Experience interfacing with customers
