Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is pleased to announce an opening for a Quality Assurance Manager supporting our Mission Integration Solutions Business Unit.  This position is located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to:

• Manage and administer a Business Area Quality Program supporting a variety of DoD weapon systems (e.g. F-35, T-6A, Space Programs, Aircraft Repair Stations, Cybersecurity operations and sustainment, etc.)
• Analyze potential future needs and develop time-phased plans to acquire personnel, technology and equipment to support anticipated requirements
• Develop, implement, expand, maintain and improve the AS9100 Quality Management System
• Develop, maintain, and monitors performance metrics that support the program’s goals/objectives
• Establish, track, analyze, and report on key quality metrics
• Direct activities to identify, define, and resolve quality problems
• Serve as Quality representative in various meetings and lifecycle management reviews
• Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and on schedule
• Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Manage reviews of customer quality requirements for proposals, quotes, contracts, and contract modifications
• Provide training to personnel as needed
• Analyze contractual quality requirements and their relationships to company practices and procedures
• Define company actions to be taken and ensure implementation through the appropriate company functional organizations
• Manage the Corrective Action program and use corrective actions to drive improvement and change
• Manage and control the Quality Management System documented information
• Manage the Internal Audit program and serve as a liaison with third party auditors
• Manage the Customer Satisfaction Survey process and promote improvements
• Lead Quality Review and Reporting, including nonconformance management to senior management
• Reviews the status and results of the Quality Management System periodically with management
• Conduct annual Quality Management System Review, communicating Quality Policy, Goals and Objectives
• Collaborate and develop schedules for performing audits of the software and systems delivery teams
• Partners with other departments to develop processes and procedures
• Addresses customer quality issues and complaints
• Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams to solve quality problems
• Addresses day-to-day quality issues
• Ensures quality improvement projects are completed on time and within budget
• Promotes a culture of quality awareness
• Serves as the Change Agent for affecting a cultural shift in the way we implement quality
• Other duties as assigned

***Must be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in US as a permanent resident. This position is located at a facility that requires special access ***

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Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• AS9100D experience is required
• Perform tasks independently and on own initiative with little to no supervision
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Possess outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in use of MS Office products and analytical software
• Aviation quality experience is required

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Atlassian systems experience (Jira and Confluence)
• Software quality experience
• Quality management education/certification

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience