Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Quality Inspection Supervisor to lead our New Hampshire based Inspection team within the CEMA Business Area. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting quality practices and surveillance directly on the production floor. The role will supervise and develop the factory quality inspection team and routinely collaborate with the Operations, Process Engineering and Program Quality teams to meet product quality requirements, reduce rework and scrap, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of quality inspectors, providing guidance, supervision, and development opportunities to ensure alignment with quality policy, strategic objectives, and organization goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including factory leadership, engineering, supply chain, quality, and program personnel, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Ensure that inspection processes are reflective of customer product acceptance requirements and that team capability and flexibility are sustained and continuously improved.
• Review, analyze, and report on quality, delivery, and cost metrics for production, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Reinforce the quality system through QMS requirements (AS9100), internal command media requirements, program-specific requirements, and factory procedures.
• Extract data for visual presentations to effectively communicate positions, issues, or drive actions.
• Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for discrepancies using proven root cause and corrective action (RCCA) techniques.
• Manage department budgets and utilization, ensuring effective resource planning and allocation to meet business objectives.

Leadership Expectations:

• Be a visible, influential leader who takes a collaborative approach with others, is approachable and fosters a culture of open communication and transparency to ensure that all team members feel valued and supported.
• Relate well with individuals at all levels of the organization, building appropriate rapport, constructive and effective relationships with colleagues, peers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to team engagement, proactive leadership, initiative, and strategic thinking, providing clear expectations, development opportunities, and growth paths for team members.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, quality and program personnel, to drive business outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of quality competency, including QMS requirements, internal command media requirements, program-specific requirements, and factory procedures.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience; or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience supporting Quality a manufacturing environment, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment certified to AS9100.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to exhibit sound interpersonal skills, involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with others.
• Must be able to gain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field
• Knowledge of and experience with electronics manufacturing in accordance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Ability to apply, interpret, and advise teams on quality, process documentation, and workmanship requirements for product realization and inspection of components, assemblies, and subassemblies.
• Familiarity with quality sciences, frameworks, and tools (L6S, etc.).
• Experience with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) techniques and problem-solving using various quality science tools.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.