Senior Manager of Program Quality - Missile Warning

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, focused on ensuring we hear all voices, operational excellence, and developing our teams and leaders? BAE Systems puts our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate for Those Who Move the World™.” Come join our team!

About the role

BAE Systems Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area is seeking a Program Quality Manager (PQM) in the Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) product line. This Manager will lead our Program Quality Engineers on development, production, and sustainment programs in our Missile Warning (MW) portfolio. Responsible for programs operating in New Hampshire, Texas, and Alabama, the PQM will drive collaboration across all aspects of the Quality function, including Supplier Quality, Manufacturing/Operations Quality, as well as Design and Software Quality.

In this role, you will work closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, and Customers to provide proactive, value-added solutions to the program, including Cost Account Management, Risk and Opportunity, Life Cycle Management, and Customer/Contract requirements management to provide world-class program execution. This role will also drive permanent mistake-proofed corrective actions using quality science tools via 8D methodology. The PQM will help integrate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) / AS9145 for key products utilizing FMEA, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and MSA. Responsibilities include First Article Inspection, Transition to Production, non-conformance tracking, data trending, and analysis to drive Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the value stream to meet Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Cost requirements.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it can take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely, and travel to other locations.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Engineers and establish Individual Development Plans for their career growth.
• Provide participation and guidance to ensure alignment with quality policy, strategic objectives, and organization goals that drive to Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) reduction and Continuous Improvement.
• Collaborate as a member of the Program Management Office with program leadership for planning, execution, and management of critical program activities.
• Requirements management including development and implementation of program quality plans and procedures to ensure products conform to established company, contract, and regulatory performance and quality standards.
• Review, analyze, and report on quality discrepancies including facilitating root cause investigations and developing disposition and corrective actions for discrepancies – using proven root cause/corrective action (RCCA) techniques and driving sustainable preventive improvements as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and 8-10+ years of work experience or 12-14+ years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Direct experience in manufacturing.
• Self-starting problem solver with a fact-based focus on continuous improvement and a demonstrated history of leadership.
• Strong and demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills (listening and communicating within a group/team/geographically diverse environment).
• Enjoys working with and coaching Quality professionals and other cross-functional team members to continuously improve execution success.
• Strong understanding of Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Auditing) along with relevant industry standards (AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical field.
• Lean Six Sigma Certified.
• Active Secret or higher clearance.
• Direct experience in Electronics Manufacturing.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $136,000 - $231,200. 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.

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.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• 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 the organization

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.

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, making an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.