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BAE Systems, Inc. · 19 hours ago

Director of Supplier Quality - C4ISR

BAE Systems, Inc. is a global innovator in defense and commercial electronics, seeking a Director of Supplier Quality – C4ISR. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing the Supplier Quality Assurance strategy to ensure product quality and delivery from the supply base.

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Responsibilities

Develop, communicate and drive a proactive Supplier Quality program for the Business
Measure, maintain, analyze and communicate all Supplier Quality metrics, risks, and planned actions, and drive continuous improvements efforts at suppliers for improvement (CAR meetings, SRB, etc.)
Partner with the Supplier Quality Category teams and Programs to relay requirements, assess and develop suppliers, and drive RCCA with suppliers
Be the Command and Control for Supplier Quality within the business
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by analyzing defect trends, issuing SCARs, working with partners on audits, and leading continuous improvement projects to drive a zero defects mindset – insure timely closure as well
Responsible for developing a collaborative environment with suppliers, design engineering, program quality engineers, supplier partnership leaders, and other key functions to foster a zero defect environment inclusive of APQP/PPAP (AS9145), Lean-6Sigma, and Quality science tools
Engage/lead in all supply chain discussions to insure proper selection of sourcing (throughout entire product life cycle) to mitigate risk and reduce overall cost of ownership of the parts
Partner with the core Supplier Quality team to engage key supplier’s management in a business review process to monitor metrics, identify trends and implement programs to assure demonstrated performance improvements
Manages and develops an high performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality Engineers (potentially in geographically dispersed locations) who can build relationships and interpret contractual and product requirements and flow down to action at a supplier
Own and manage the Supplier Quality budget for your business
Enhance supplier and organization quality culture through coaching and technical engagement

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementISO 9000 2000Lean-6SigmaAS9100/9102APQP/AS9145Team ManagementLeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience or 16+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Direct, or related, experience in Supplier Quality
Experience managing teams
Experience with ISO 9000:2000, Quality Systems
Core competencies include strong leadership, communication, influence, and relationship building
Good experience with, and an understanding of, sourcing and execution in regulated, demanding industries such as Aerospace/Defense, Medical Device, Automotive, or other challenging markets
Comfortable experience working in a matrix organization
Self-starter; identifies challenges/problems and takes the initiative to identify solutions
Motivates team members, fosters and nurtures teamwork
Can diffuse high-tension situations calmly and effectively
Travel required

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing
7+ years direct experience, or related experience in Supplier Quality; 5+ years' experience managing teams
AS9100/9102 Quality Systems
AS9145 or APQP
Lean and 6Sigma certifications
8D facilitation proficiency

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
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
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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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.

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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