About this role
What’s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. We are currently hiring a Quality Manager to join our Maritime Solutions team that helps keep the U.S. Navy Fleet mission ready. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and collaborating with a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation. Here, you'll be rewarded for the work you do and provided the resources to help you along the way. As a leader, you will be a vital part in creating a culture that brings out the best in people. We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our quality assurance efforts. As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the ISO9001 Quality Program, managing a team of Inspectors and Analysts, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and identify and address quality issues, develop corrective actions, and maintain a safe work environment. As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for: The overall management and auditing of the ISO9001 Quality Program; Managing and staffing a team of a dozen Inspectors and Analysts, conducting performance reviews, and supporting employee development; Performing leadership responsibilities such as setting departmental objectives in line with overall business objectives; Consulting, collaborating, and working as a liaison with other departments and internal/external customers to provide the support required to successfully evaluate and bring closure to any quality issues, including detailing root cause and corrective action; Administering non-conforming material disposition in accordance with the Quality Management System; Directing activities for prevention of nonconformances by developing action plans through which positive determination of causes, corrective actions, and follow-up activities are identified; Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications; Supporting and maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies; Assisting in the development and/or modification of specifications and procedures to the extent that they conform to existing or improved quality levels; Providing assistance with technical customer support including leading support for customer audits; Overseeing review of technical documents for customer orders and supplier purchase orders; Generating technical reports as necessary. Physical Requirements: This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.