Mgr I- Quality

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

The BAE Systems team in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Lab Manager. In this role as a Lab Manager, you will be charged with the following:

• Directly manage the Quality Control Supervisors, Laboratory Technicians and Analytical Chemists.
• Ensure adequate training for the entire quality control staff.
• Manage all disciplinary actions within the Quality Control staff.
• Oversee testing and inspection of raw materials, packaging components, intermediates and final products to ensure compliance with applicable specifications.
• Generate Engineering Change Proposals or Request for Variances as needed when discrepancies are identified.
• Ensure all quality control and analytical procedures are up to date and being adhered to by staff.
• Audit quality control procedures to ensure compliance.
• Interact with internal and external customers regarding quality control processes.
• Write and/or approve Analytical Standard Methods (ASMs).
• Review raw material purchase orders to ensure accuracy prior to issuance to suppliers.
• Perform investigations and complete corrective actions for quality control failures.
• Ensure compliance of staff with all safety and environmental regulations.

Required Skills and Education

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and 8 years related work experience, or the overall equivalent.
• Working knowledge in quality control/laboratory processes, procedures, and requirements.
• Experience in chemical and/or explosives manufacturing.
• Experience performing root cause analysis investigations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Highly effective communication written and verbal skills.
• Leadership experience particularly in managing a team.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with customers.
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office and industry-related software applications.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Previous experience managing an analytical laboratory for chemical or explosive manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate information and data via presentations.
• Masters Degree in technical or management discipline.
• One of the following: ASQ Certification as a Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Six Sigma Greenbelt, Six Sigma Blackbelt, company-sponsored Quality Certification, or demonstration of skills through past performance.
• High proficiency in Quality tools and principles.
• DoD industry experience.