Supplier Quality Manager

About the role

At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. As a Supplier Quality Manager, you will lead supplier quality assurance efforts, oversee the ISO9001 auditing team, and manage other supplier Quality Programs. This position ensures compliance with supplier quality management systems and collaborates with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, develop corrective actions, and maintain a robust supply base.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and auditing of the Quality Management Systems of suppliers.
• Managing and staffing a team of auditors and Six Sigma SQEs, conducting performance reviews, and supporting employee development.
• Setting departmental objectives in line with overall business objectives.
• Consulting, collaborating, and working as a liaison with other departments and internal/external customers to evaluate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Fostering and building a culture of quality first.
• Directing activities for prevention of nonconformances by developing action plans to identify causes, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Supporting the onboarding of new suppliers and managing the BAE Approved Supplier List.
• 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 conform to existing or improved quality levels.
• Providing 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 8 years of directly related experience in a Quality Assurance/Quality Control role.
• 3 years of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Working experience operating within ISO 9001 standard.
• Direct knowledge of TQM, SPC, AS9100, ISO9001, and state-of-the-art analytical quality assurance methodologies.
• Six Sigma certified (Black Belt preferred) with a proven track record of driving quality performance.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact and disseminate information at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate, coach, guide, and offer training.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and industry-related software.
• ASQ Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Experience managing quality assurance programs in support of DOD contracts.
• Formal training in root cause analysis and corrective action.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily remote but requires occasional 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. Compliance with all requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), is mandatory.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 – $226,035. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs (e.g., paid parental, military, bereavement, and federal/state sick leave).
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.

About the Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector focuses on armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair. Employees take pride in developing products that protect the lives of those who serve.