Quality Director - Hybrid
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
Job Description You 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. Our
flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world
without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first -
exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us--"
and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team
you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE
Systems.BAE Systems is seeking a Quality Director I reporting to
the Director of Quality of the Precision Strike and Sensing
Solutions Business Area (PS). The selected candidate will be the
Quality lead for the Global Integrated Solutions Product Line,
oversee PS Quality in the Huntsville facility, and be focused on
NPI quality assurance across the business area in development and
manufacturing. The Quality Director has significant cross
functional influence, and requires the ability to partner across
functions, factories, customers, and suppliers to provide strategic
thought leadership as well as proactive, value-added solutions that
systemically benefit the value chain.Key responsibilities
include:
Quality lead supporting the Global
Integrated Solutions Product Line and Market ExpansionDevelop and
leverage a highly capable quality assurance staff by recruiting and
developing team in Huntsville that supports the PS Product
Lines.Provide direction and guidance to ensure alignment with
quality policy, strategic objectives, and organization
goals.Partner with Operations on a consistent approach across the
Business Area on NPI and factory transitions Encourage high level
collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and
accelerate best practices in development and manufacturing across
the Business Area.Lead integrated teams to determine strategy and
tactical deployment, improve performance, lower costs, and generate
innovative solutions with a continuous improvement mindset.Drive
advanced quality tool maturation for both new product release and
in mature program process modernization initiatives.Collaborate
with functions on planning, execution, and management of risk
mitigation, process improvements, projects, and Product Line or
Business Area related initiatives.Manage compliance with federal,
state, and local regulations and minimize risk to employees and
liability to the Product Line and Business Area.Ensure products
conform to customer requirements, established company and
regulatory performance, and quality standards.Review, analyze and
report on quality KPIs and data.Organizational skills - can marshal
resources to get things done, orchestrate multiple activities at
once to accomplish a goal, use matrixed resources effectively and
efficiently, and arrange information in a useful manner.The
successful candidate:
Has the ability to influence without
authority at times, in a dynamic highly matrixed environment, and
respond to changing customer and market demands quickly.Possess
strong communication and presentation skills to facilitate
effective communication at all levels of the organization and
across multiple cultures as well as to the customer and partner
communities.Needs to be a hands-on leader willing to take
responsibility for resolving technical challenges, ensuring
successful tactical execution, as well as creating and implementing
the strategic vision.Has an agile leadership style and able to
adjust one's approach to fit the situation as a driver, coach,
mentor, or teacher.Ability to evaluate organization effectiveness
and build teams working together to achieve common goals.A visible,
influential leader who takes a collaborative approach with others
and comes across as approachable.Relates well with individuals at
all levels of the organization, builds appropriate rapport,
constructive and effective relationships.Can diffuse even
high-tension situations effectively.Has experience bidding
projects, managing department budgets and utilization, and
possesses a strong working knowledge of lifecycle management,
program and business operations.Required Education, Experience, &
Skills
Bachelor's DegreeLeadership
experience in Engineering, Operations, and QualityProject, program
and portfolio Quality Leadership and management experience in
regulated industries, such as automotive or aerospace, commercial
and defense hardware and software technology risk
management.Experience in Quality Sciences (six sigma), strategies,
standards, and controls. Ability to guide implementation in
appropriate applications through design and development into a
manufacturing and supply base.Strong written, analytical, and
verbal communication skills.Capable of influencing a wide range of
audiences, demonstrated leadership skills without direct reporting
structure.Able to effectively work and collaborate across
functional disciplines Track record of building teams with high
levels of Quality acumen.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or
Technical Field and 12+ years of experience12 years of relevant
leadership experience in Engineering, Operations, and Quality10
years of project, program and portfolio Quality Leadership and
management experience in regulated industries, such as automotive
or aerospace, commercial and defense hardware and software
technology risk management.Practical experience of product
development lifecycle through transition to production. AS9145 /
APQP working knowledgeLSS Green Belt / Black Belt
certificationMaster's DegreeASQ CMQ, CQE certification or
similar.Approachable hands-on style with the ability to engage with
people at all levels of management. Customer experience and Quality
Excellence.Experience in leading matrixed direct and indirect
teams.
- Must be able to demonstrate accomplishments in setting
strategic direction, prioritizing tasks, overcoming obstacles, and
achievement with high priority.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary
Range: $150370 - $255630Please 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.About BAE Systems
Electronic Systems 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.
Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems'
game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every
electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our
customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the
world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from
the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core
are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees
with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for
our customers and the communities we serve.
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