Job DescriptionJob DescriptionYou 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 CandidateBAE Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager I Interconnect, who will report to the Director of Supplier Quality Mechanical & Interconnect. This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Supplier Quality Assurance program, supporting all BAE ES business units, to improve product and process quality and delivery within the supply chain. This role will be directly responsible for the management of supplier quality across the Interconnect category and commodity supply base. This individualwill lead a geographically diverse team of professionals responsible forAS9145, 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 caneffectively 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 in partnership with Supplier Partnerships, Engineering, and SQ supervisor on category management and business strategy, and aligned to business area short and long-term objectives
Total ownership of the Interconnect supply base quality through product life cycle, from initial sourcing to development, launch, and ongoing business management
Develop and implement an Interconnect based supplier development strategy that includes capability, performance, quality, cost, and delivery improvements to our internal and external customers, using AS9145, Lean-6Sigma, and Quality science tools
Evaluate, qualify, create development plans, and manage the status for suppliers in the maintenance of the ASL
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 Supplier Partnerships to create a One-Voice BAE message to the supply base and internal partners
In collaboration with the business area Supplier Quality leads, drive the SCAR, Audit, FAI, supplier change management, quality agreements, risk management, and FAI processes
Responsible for engaging key supplier s management in a business review process to monitor metrics, identify trends and implement programs to assure demonstrated performance improvements
Manages and develops a high performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality Engineers
Enhance supplier and organization quality culture through coaching and technical engagement
Potential expansion to additional management responsibilities of SQEs in the Mechanical Category
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing
10 years direct experience, or related experience in Supplier Quality; 5 years experience managing teams
Strong experience in Interconnect technologies, processes, and suppliers
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
Master's Degree
Secret clearance
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270Please 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 I Interconnect100230BREEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
