Mgr III- Eng Quality

Job Description

The BAE Systems site in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Quality Manager III. In this role you will manage the Quality team by assigning work, setting priorities and work schedules, evaluating employee performance, providing feedback, and supporting career development. As the Quality Manager, you'll promote cross-functional collaboration, develop and grow customer relationships, support the proposal process, and serve as a trusted business partner. You'll apply quality-related data and concepts to drive continuous improvement, present recommendations to management and customers, and influence decision making and process execution.

Note: Could require travel of up to 10% necessary to effectively fulfill the role.

Required Skills and Education

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM related studies with twelve years related experience, or the overall equivalent experience &/or education in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering / Weld;
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Assembly, specifically, Weld;
• Proven leadership and people manager experience;
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, APQP methodologies, and process controls;
• Proficient in structured problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis;
• Strong background in lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and effective stakeholder management;
• Able to work effectively within a cross-functional team;
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and industry-related software;
• Excellent data analyzing and review skills to identify trends for process improvement;
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects;
• Training, coaching, mentoring skills to develop and enhance the capabilities of the operational teams;
• Experienced in delivering training and motivating employees to ensure quality standards are met;
• Able to achieve quality assurance operational objectives by contributing to information analysis;
• Has an understanding of financial fundamentals and the ability to deliver on financial objectives by estimating requirements, preparing annual budgets, and scheduling expenditures;
• Able to develop quality assurance plans by conducting Gap analyses and monitoring procedures;
• Experience validating quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes;
• Able to support travel of up to 10% for off-site collaboration.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Certification in a relevant quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001) is preferred;
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry and government quality standards, regulations, and best practices;
• CWI and/or NDT background;
• Bids and Proposal process;
• Project and/or Program Management certification;
• Earned Value knowledge.

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