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Job Description

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of?

Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. Nashua New Hampshire is an hour northwest of Boston with all the cultural offerings and professional sports team of city life, and less than two hours from skiing and the New Hampshire Seacoast.

The Successful Candidate

BAE Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager I, who will report to the Director of Supplier Quality Electronic Combat Solutions. This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Supplier Quality program by improving product and process quality, and delivery within the supply chain. This role will be directly responsible for the management of the F-35 program. This individual will lead a diverse team of professionals responsible for AS9145, Lean-6Sigma, and Quality science tool deployment and continuous improvement that will have substantial impact on the KPIs, business results, and on delivering operational excellence to customers. This individual must be a self-starting leader who can effectively partner with multiple functional organizations internally (BAE Electronic Systems) and externally (Supply Base) for success.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, lead, and enhance the supplier quality strategy by partnering with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Category Supplier Quality and Program Quality.

• Manage the F-35 supply base quality through product life cycle, from initial sourcing to development, launch, and ongoing business management

• Develop and implement an F-35 Supplier development strategy that includes capability, performance, quality, cost, and delivery improvements.

• Drive rapid Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects and communicate to internal partners

• Monitor, report on, and improve on key supplier KPIs, understanding root cause(s) of changes in metrics, identify trends and associated action plans

• Drive AS9145 deployment in key suppliers of the category supply base to mitigate risk

• Partner with Supply Chain to create a One-Voice BAE message to the supply base and internal partners

• Manages and develops a high performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality Engineers

• Enhance supplier and organization quality culture through coaching and technical engagement

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree

• Experience in Quality, Operations, or Manufacturing

• Experience with ISO 9000:2000, AS9100 Quality Systems; AS9145 or APQP is a desire; Lean and 6Sigma certifications a plus

• Significant experience with, and an understanding of, sourcing and execution in regulated, demanding industries such as Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, etc

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and in diverse and different settings

• Self-starter; identifies challenges/problems and takes the initiative to identify solutions

• Must demonstrate high degree of compliance, flexibility and efficiency in building systems and trust with suppliers and customers including regulatory agencies

• Motivates team members, fosters and nurtures teamwork

• Can diffuse high-tension situations calmly and effectively

• Must be able to travel

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree

• Effective, clear communicator and practical problem solver

• Utilizes Quality Science tools

• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma

• Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization

• Experience with root cause corrective action investigations

• Experience with electronics manufacturing

• Proven ability to coordinate a team to drive action

• Experience with metric trending

• AS9102/AS9145 experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

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.

Supplier Quality Manager (F-35)

103001BR

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