Director of Supplier Quality

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Director of Supplier Quality to join our team in Fort Wayne, IN. Reporting to the Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) Senior Director of Quality and dotted line to the sector Senior Director of Supplier Quality, this role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing Supplier Quality assurance strategy, reducing supplier quality risks, and ensuring conforming products from the supply base.

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, Mitigation meetings, etc.)
• Partner with the Supplier Chain function to enforce contract/purchase order requirements, assess and develop suppliers, and drive robust RCCA with suppliers
• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by analyzing defect trends, issuing SCARs, implementing improvement plans, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement projects to drive a zero defects mindset
• Responsible for developing a collaborative environment with suppliers, engineering, program quality, supplier chain, and operation leaders to resolve supplier issues
• Engage/lead in all supply chain discussions to ensure proper selection of sourcing (throughout entire product life cycle) to mitigate risk and reduce overall cost of ownership of the parts
• Manage and develop a high performing team of Supplier Quality Engineers who can build relationships, interpret contractual and product requirements, and assist with flow down to suppliers
• Own and manage the Supplier Quality budget

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field and 10+ years of experience or 14+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience in quality assurance/management within a regulated industry (aerospace, defense, medical), or the overall equivalent
• Strong technical knowledge of quality science tools and methodologies, including statistical process control, APQP (PFMEA, Control Plans), and robust root cause analysis
• Demonstrated success managing supplier improvements through audits and strong CAPA processes
• Strong and demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills (listening and communicating within group working environment)
• Organizational skills – can marshal resources to get things done, orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, use matrixed resources effectively and efficiently, and arrange information in a useful manner

Preferred

• Engineering or Technical Bachelor's Degree
• Master’s degree
• Strong knowledge of AS9100/AS9102/AS9145
• Supply Chain management experience
• Lever Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black Belt Certified
• ASQ Certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $153,377 - $260,743

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• A 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Recognition program
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics