Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Manufacturing Quality Inspection Manager to lead our New Hampshire based Quality Technicians and Inspection team within the CEMA Business Area. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting quality practices and surveillance directly on the production floor. The role will supervise and develop the factory quality inspection team and routinely collaborate with the Operations, Process Engineering and Program Quality teams to meet product quality requirements, reduce rework and scrap, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of quality inspectors and technicians, providing guidance, supervision, and development opportunities to ensure alignment with quality policy, strategic objectives, and organization goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including factory leadership, engineering, supply chain, quality, and program personnel, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Ensure that inspection processes are reflective of customer product acceptance requirements and that team capability and flexibility are sustained and continuously improved.
Review, analyze, and report on quality, delivery, and cost metrics for production, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Reinforce the quality system through QMS requirements (AS9100), internal command media requirements, program-specific requirements, and factory procedures.

Facilitate product process verification (PPV) and/or first article inspection (FAI) reporting in accordance with AS9102 requirements. Implement AS9145 best practices in SPC, FMEA, KCs, MSA, and effective control planning that result in improved quality and delivery.
Extract data for visual presentations to effectively communicate positions, issues, or drive actions.
Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for discrepancies using proven root cause and corrective action (RCCA) techniques.
Manage department budgets and utilization, ensuring effective resource planning and allocation to meet business objectives.
Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of lifecycle management, program and business operations, and apply this knowledge to inform quality decisions and drive business outcomes.

Leadership Expectations:

Be a visible, influential leader who takes a collaborative approach with others, is approachable and fosters a culture of open communication and transparency to ensure that all team members feel valued and supported.
Relate well with individuals at all levels of the organization, building appropriate rapport, constructive and effective relationships with colleagues, peers, and stakeholders.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to team engagement, proactive leadership, initiative, and strategic thinking, providing clear expectations, development opportunities, and growth paths for team members.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, quality and program personnel, to drive business outcomes and achieve objectives.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of quality competency, including QMS requirements, internal command media requirements, program-specific requirements, and factory procedures.
Ability to navigate complex business processes, including internal audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree and 6-8+ years of experience or 10-12+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Experience supporting a manufacturing environment, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment
Experience in a quality assurance role, with knowledge of quality management systems like ISO9001.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to exhibit sound interpersonal skills, involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with others.
Must be able to gain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience supporting a manufacturing environment, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment certified to AS9100.
Experience in a quality assurance role, with knowledge of quality management systems like AS9100 or ISO9001.
Experience with AS9145 and associated production part approval process (PPAP) elements.
Knowledge of and experience with electronics manufacturing in accordance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
Experience with quality management systems activities, including auditing and continuous improvement.
Ability to apply, interpret, and advise teams on quality, process documentation, and workmanship requirements for product realization and inspection of components, assemblies, and subassemblies.
Familiarity with quality sciences, frameworks, and tools (L6S, etc.).
Experience with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) techniques and problem-solving using various quality science tools.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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.