Quality Leadership Development Program (Hybrid)

About the program

The Quality Leadership Development Program (QLDP) is a three-year rotational program designed to develop high potential, entry-level individuals into future leaders in Quality Engineering. You'll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide. QLDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives across the sector.

Rotation structure

The QLDP consists of three, one-year rotations; each with increasing responsibility. It is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences within Quality Engineering and related disciplines. Candidates should display an interest in undertaking rotations in the following areas:

• Program Quality Engineering
• Manufacturing Product Assurance
• Supplier Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Performance Analysis

Participants' input is included in the choice of their 2nd and 3rd rotational assignments and/or geographic location.

Program opportunities

• Lean Six Sigma: Participants are required to pursue an internally sponsored Green Belt project and receive certification. Upon receiving Green Belt certification, participants can pursue their Black Belt.
• Monthly Trainings: The QLDP provides participants with a monthly training curriculum to develop technical and leadership skills.
• Personal growth: The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills through an annual, week-long leadership development conference (LDC). This conference provides personalized leadership training as well as an opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company.
• Mentorship: A mentor is assigned to each QLDP participant to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences, while providing guidance in choosing rotations, career development, and post-program placement.
• Education: Participants are strongly encouraged to complete a graduate degree on a part-time basis. The school and specific technical degree is left up to the candidate, providing it is applicable to the business. BAE Systems provides tuition assistance for this degree.
• Opportunity to travel: BAE Systems has locations worldwide with our QLDP members primarily rotating to locations within the United States.

Relocation requirements

All candidates must be able to relocate during the rotational program. Your first rotation will be at one of our major locations: Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Wayne, NJ; Huntsville, AL; Endicott, NY; Greenlawn, NY; Manassas, VA. These assignments can change based on business need. Your second and third rotations may be at any of our locations nationwide.

Qualifications

To be considered for a QLDP I, you must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Quality Management, or other technical field).

To be considered for a QLDP II, you must have a Master's degree.

• Internship/Co-Op or project experience in related field
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic pursuits
• Participation in a variety of extracurricular activities
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Preferred qualifications

• Superior communication skills
• Capacity and motivation for hard work
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices
• Experience in defense electronics industry

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $64,926 - $110,374

Benefits

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.