Director of Supplier Quality

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. 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 Candidate

BAE Systems is seeking a Director of Supplier Quality – Operations & Excellence, who will report to the Senior Director of Supplier Quality. 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 all supplier quality processes and command media, a Supplier Development Program, and the Continuous Improvement (CI) program for the function. As part of this new role, you will develop and implement a supplier quality operations strategy, that centralizes, standardizes, and enforces compliance of all processes used in the supplier quality organization (business leads, category leads, and suppliers). Additional responsibilities around KPIs, CI, and a supplier quality development program will substantial impact and improve business results, and on delivering operational excellence to customers. This individual must be a self-starting leader who can effectively partner with multiple functional organizations internally (BAE Electronic Systems) and externally (Supply Base) for success.

Responsibilities:

• Own, improve, and standardize all supplier quality processes (Audits, SCAR, Supplier Change Mgt, SRB, ASL, MAB, Common Clausing, CPP, etc), partnering with Supply Chain, the Business Areas, and the Quality functions. Includes Command Media, communications, dashboards, etc.
• Continue to own the Supplier Development program, partnering with the Supply Chain function, focusing on QMS, AS9145, Lean-6Sigma, and Quality science tools, with structured training, plans, and customer buy-in, leveraging the core and commodity based structure
• Develop, improve, and continuously monitor/communicate a standard, meaningful, and actionable KPI/metrics program (including dashboards) that can be reported to the most senior level of leadership in order to provide supplier status and health of supply chain
• Own the Continuous Improvement program for Supplier Quality – includes owning a project hopper process, internal BAE certifications, and external supplier certifications
• Attend CARB meetings, leading the SQ metrics discussions
• Identify opportunities for improvement across the supplier quality function, and identify project leads, and monitor progress, with effective results at project closure
• Own the outsourcing strategy for FAIs, Audits, and Source inspections
• Strengthen the culture and compliance of all supplier quality processes – identifying and implementing continuous improvements
• Own the Counterfeits Parts Process (CPP), to insure limited risk on new and existing suppliers
• Partner with Supplier Chain to create a One-Voice BAE message to the supply base
• 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 an high performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality resources
• Own and manage the Supplier Quality budget for the Supplier Quality operations function
• Enhance supplier and organization quality culture through coaching and technical engagement

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing
• Direct experience, or related experience in Supplier Quality
• Experience managing teams
• Experience with QMS ownership, specifically ISO 9000:2000
• 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
• Some travel expected

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with, and an understanding of, sourcing and execution in regulated, demanding industries such as Aerospace/Defense, Medical Device, Automotive, or other challenging markets
• Experience with QMS ownership, specifically AS9100 Quality Systems
• AS9145 or APQP is a desire
• Lean and 6Sigma certifications a plus
• 10+ years direct experience, or related experience in Supplier Quality; 5+ years’ experience managing teams

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 – $250400

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.

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.

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.

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