OPS Quality Manager I

Job Description
Job Description:
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

The BAE Systems site in York, Pennsylvania is seeking a Quality Manager. In this role you will manage the Quality team by assigning work, setting priorities and work schedules, evaluating employee performance, providing feedback, and supporting career development. As the Quality Manager, you'll promote cross-functional collaboration, develop and grow customer relationships, support the proposal process, and serve as a trusted business partner. You'll apply quality-related data and concepts to drive continuous improvement, present recommendations to management and customers, and influence decision making and process execution.

Note: This position is "hybrid" in nature and will support BFV Value Stream in York and Anniston Alabama. Travel of up to 25% will be necessary to effectively fulfill the role.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM related studies with eight (8) years' experience, or the overall equivalent experience &/or education in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering / Weld
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Assembly; specifically, Weld experience
• Leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, APQP methodologies, and process control
• Proficient in structured problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis
• Strong background in lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and effective stakeholder management
• Analytical ability to analyze data and identify trends for process improvement
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Training and coaching skills to develop and enhance the capabilities of the operational teams
• Able to support travel of up to 25%

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Certification in a relevant quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001) is preferred
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry and government quality standards, regulations, and best practices
• CWI and/or NDT

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $102800 - $174800

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.