Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PS), we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.
We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Manager for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line within the PS Business Area. This role will lead the PGSS Supplier Quality team and develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure compliant material is delivered on-time. The PGSS product line encompasses both the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) franchise programs, as well as the Market Expansion efforts. The ideal candidate must have prior management experience, and will be managing a team of approximately 6-8 engineers.
This position will include approximately 25% 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 Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions product portfolio, inclusive of APKWS and THAAD franchise programs as well as Market Expansion
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.
The successful candidate:
Experience with complex technical requirements and customer regulations
Experience in a fast-paced high-production environment with tight deadlines and high production volumes
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
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.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 with 8-10+ years of technical experience, or Master's degree with 6-8+ years of technical experience
- 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
- Experience in 8D/RCCA activities as well as working knowledge of APQP/AS9145
- Experience with requirements management and flowdowns
Preferred Skills and Education
- Bachelor's in Engineering or a technical field
- Master's in an Engineering or a technical field
- PPV/FAI experience
- LSS Green Belt
- Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
