Location: Lexington Park,MD, USA
**Job Description**
Do you have a vision for quality management and process improvement that will lead to growth! BAE Systems is looking for a Quality Management Leader to shape initiatives supporting the Air Traffic Control Team (ATC) that lead to growth. This position will be a key partner with ATC Leadership, ATC Project Leads, ATC Team Members, C5ISR Business Analyst, and I&S Sector Quality Director. Be Trusted. Be Innovative. Be Bold. Join us.
As the ATC Quality Manager, your mission will include:
- Learning leader of a team of approximately 4 Engineering Technicians and 1 Quality Analyst
- Responsible for quality elevation for 5 ATC projects and processes that cover activities in San Diego, CA; Chesapeake VA; Lexington Park MD in addition to customer sites located on Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD; and Webster Out Lying Field, MD
- Lead collaborator for the internal quality management system (QMS) and QMS audit processes for all of the ATC locations, including maintenance of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., ATC Leadership Team, ATC Team Members, customers, auditors, etc.,) to ensure requirements are met and corrective measure and responses are handled expeditiously
- Aid in the development and reporting of the organization's quality objectives and performance to Director of Quality via the Quality Reporting Tool
- Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures.
- Investigate problems, recommend corrective actions, develop dispositions, and implement process optimization tools
- Identify and implement improvements to the quality management system and processes
- Contribute to monthly reviews, phase reviews, quality management reviews, and reviews quality requirements, business requirements during proposals efforts
- Establish team direction and plans aligned with business strategic goals and quality objectives.
- Offer guidance to ATC program and projects on quality initiatives
This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of relevant work experience (May substitute equivalent and relevant experience, training and/or certifications for the degree. Relevant experience is job-related work that provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the role.)
Familiarity or direct experience with ISO 9001:2015
Understanding of and experience with quality processes used to produce both mechanical and electrical parts and assemblies
Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Office, Word, VISIO, Project, Access, SharePoint & Outlook
Commitment to acting with appropriate urgency to hold the ATC team accountable and ensuring robust Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) implementation to avoid future issues
Ability to influence, develop and implement change management strategies and to communicate and lead a quality culture that leads to growth
Ability to capture and communicate process improvement metrics that prove BAE Systems is the partner of choice
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
Operational Department of Defense / Military experience
Experience working with Air Traffic Control Landing Systems, upgrades and integration
Professional Quality Certification, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement & Plan, Do, Check, Act
**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $96470 - $164010
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.
**Quality Manager**
**104230BR**
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