Manager III, Quality Engineering & Process Improvement

BAE Systems, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager III in Quality Engineering to lead quality support for defense production programs. This role involves driving process improvements, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management and a strong ability to influence cross-functional teams. The position requires onsite presence in York, PA, with some travel involved.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 12 years work experience or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in Quality Management/Leadership and Manufacturing/Production.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning of quality initiatives and process optimization.
• Champion process improvement and cultural transformation.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics.

Skills

Quality Management

Process Improvement

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Manager III, Quality Engineering & Process Improvement

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Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Manager III- Engineering Quality to support our Combat Missions Systems (CMS) business. The role will lead Production Quality & Process Improvement to drive and motivate teams across several major manufacturing sites. The role will be responsible for Quality support to Department of Defense production programs based out of York, PA, Anniston, AL, Elgin, OK, and Aiken, SC.

• This position is onsite based in York, PA.
• The role requires 25% of travel.
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Drive planning of quality initiatives and process optimization within a multi-site manufacturing environment, focusing on near-term floor execution
• Champion process improvement, mentoring and development, and cultural transformation
• Develop, deploy, and monitor a system that provides near real-time, meaningful, and actionable quality metrics to help achieve product value stream objectives
• Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to optimize and deploy efficient, repeatable, and effective production processes
• Facilitate best practice identification and proliferation throughout the organization
• Monitor portfolio-wide process adherence and compliance in an ISO 9001 environment
• Champion a strong focus on risk-based, proactive quality exposure reduction through identification, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation of risks utilizing Advanced Product Quality Planning principles
• Facilitate problem solving and robust root-cause corrective actions to improve the quality process
• Lead portfolio-wide corrective action boards
• Ensure timely development and implementation of effective corrective action plans
• Serve as primary interface, effectively communicating and partnering with key USG and Program stakeholders regarding portfolio-wide quality issues and improvement initiatives
• Coordinate resource distribution to support Continuous Improvement efforts
• Work with Quality Functional resources to drive performance
• Monitor and manage performance, including schedule, budget, and resources
• Identify performance risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation or contingency plans
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Quality Management/Leadership
• Experience in Manufacturing/Production
• Experience in Requirements Management, including Contractual, Technical, and Regulatory
• Experience in Product Quality Planning, including Design, FMEA, and/or Control Plans development and implementation
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis
• Experience in Corrective Action development and resolution
• Experience in Process Improvement/Continuous Improvement
• Experience in People Management/Leadership
• Ability to drive results through influence across multiple functions
• Ability to prioritize and act upon competing demands to achieve desired results
• Ability to hold yourself and your team accountable to meet business objectives
• Ability to monitor performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation or contingency plans
• Ability to champion innovation, process improvement, and change management
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 25%
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certified Greenbelt or Blackbelt
• Advanced Training in Quality Systems
• Experience in the Defense Contracting industry
• Experience working with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Experience implementing and maturing an ISO 9001 or AS9100 environment
• Experience in Process Development and Ownership
• Experience in Value Stream Management
• Experience in Program Management, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation
• Experience in Performance Management, including monitoring cost, timeline, etc.
  
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

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.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services 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. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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