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Job Description
What's it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. We are currently hiring a Quality Manager to join our Maritime Solutions team that helps keep the U.S. Navy Fleet mission ready. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and collaborating with a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation. Here, you'll be rewarded for the work you do and provided the resources to help you along the way. As a leader, you will be a vital part in creating a culture that brings out the best in people.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our quality assurance efforts. As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the ISO9001 Quality Program, managing a team of Inspectors and Analysts, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and identify and address quality issues, develop corrective actions, and maintain a safe work environment.
As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The overall management and auditing of the ISO9001 Quality Program;
• Managing and staffing a team of a dozen Inspectors and Analysts, conducting performance reviews, and supporting employee development;
• Performing leadership responsibilities such as setting departmental objectives in line with overall business objectives;
• Consulting, collaborating, and working as a liaison with other departments and internal/external customers to provide the support required to successfully evaluate and bring closure to any quality issues, including detailing root cause and corrective action;
• Administering non-conforming material disposition in accordance with the Quality Management System;
• Directing activities for prevention of nonconformances by developing action plans through which positive determination of causes, corrective actions, and follow-up activities are identified;
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications;
• Supporting and maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies;
• Assisting in the development and/or modification of specifications and procedures to the extent that they conform to existing or improved quality levels;
• Providing assistance with technical customer support including leading support for customer audits;
• Overseeing review of technical documents for customer orders and supplier purchase orders;
• Generating technical reports as necessary.

Physical Requirements: This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 8 years directly related experience in a Quality Assurance/Quality Control role and 3 years of supervisory and/or management experience, or the overall equivalent.
• Working experience operating within ISO 9001 standard.
• Direct knowledge of TQM, SPC, AS9100, ISO9001 and state-of-the-art analytical quality assurance methodologies.
• Motivated leader to drive continuous improvement by leading through example and working with and developing teams.
• Management experience with a proven track record of driving quality performance.
• As a skilled negotiator and trusted advisor, able to work effectively with customers and resolve customer complaints.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact and disseminate information with individuals at all levels in the organization.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to collaborate, coach, guide, and offer training.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and ability to work with industry related software.
• ASQ Certification preferred.
• Experience managing quality assurance program in support of DOD contracts.
• Formal training in root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Shipyard experience helpful.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107952 - $183518
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.