Supplier Quality Manager - Precision Strike (PGSS Product Line) jobs in United States
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BAE Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago

Supplier Quality Manager - Precision Strike (PGSS Product Line)

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company that develops advanced electronics and technology. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead the PGSS Supplier Quality team, ensuring compliant material is delivered on-time and managing supplier quality performance across various product lines.

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Responsibilities

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
Drive 'Zero Defect' culture within the supply base

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementQuality Science ToolsProject ManagementLean Six SigmaTechnical Drawings InterpretationRequirements ManagementTeam DevelopmentCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 6-8+ years of experience or 10-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Prior managerial experience
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
Experience with requirements management and flowdown
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
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

Preferred

Technical Bachelor's Degree
Prior managerial experience in a technical industry
PPV/FAI experience
LSS Green Belt
Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental
Military
Bereavement
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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H1B Sponsorship

BAE Systems, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (4)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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