Quality Manager I

Job Description Are you looking for a quality leadership role that has a diverse and growing portfolio developing and producing the most advanced electronic systems that protect our warfighters? Are you inspired to join an organization with a strong culture that’s focused on ensuring we hear all voices and develop our teams and leaders? BAE systems put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate for Those Who Move the World(tm). Come join our team!

BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business is seeking a Quality Manager I to lead our Manufacturing Quality Engineering, In-Process and Final Inspection personnel. The position will support the ACM (Advanced Composite Manufacturing) facility and the Sustainment Center both located on the Merrimack Campus in Merrimack, NH. The position will support all product lines within the Electronic Combat Solutions business Area.

Responsibilities shall include, but not limited to, ensuring customer contract requirements are met, quality assurance, continuous process improvement, and lifecycle management. The role will be involved in providing functional leadership. The individual will work closely with the Program Management Office, Supplier Quality and local leadership teams along with other critical functions to provide world class program execution. Additionally, support corrective actions using quality science tools via 8D methodology.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of an in-person work format, with travel to other locations as required. In this role, you will:

• Provide subject matter expertise and quality control support to the ACM (Advanced Composite Manufacturing) and Sustainment Center with focus on Manufacturing Quality Engineering support and inspection.
• Lead a focus team of manufacturing quality engineers and inspectors as their direct supervisor.
• Utilize quality control data to lead innovative improvements toward cost of poor quality (CoPQ) and process efficiency, without compromising product integrity.
• Reinforce compliance with the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting audits and continuous improvement efforts.

Who you are:

• You love leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• You’re always anticipating your customers’ needs and working to exceed their expectations.
• You are committed to organizational development, mentorship, and knowledge transfer.
• You advocate for a “Quality First” culture.
• You live for the details.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field and 8+ years of experience
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a quality assurance role
• Proficiency in developing corrective action responses (RCCA/CAPA/8D)
• Ability to read and interpret technical data packages, engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, component specifications, standards, and process sheets

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a quality assurance role.
• Experience leading teams as a people manager committed to a culture of development and teamwork.
• Experience tracking factory hardware and documenting non-conformances in Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems auditing procedures and continuous improvement activities.
• Identification, control, and disposition of discrepant material through Preliminary Material Review (PMR) and/or Material Review Board (MRB)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Understanding of engineering drawing dimensions and tolerances (ANSI 14.5 GD&T)
• Ability to extract data for visual presentations (using charts, tables, paretos, etc.) to effectively communicate positions, issues or to drive actions.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 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.