Procurement Quality Program Manager

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

The York, Pennsylvania site of BAE Systems is in search of a Procurement Quality Program Manager (PQPM) to manage their Procurement Quality Support Engineering (PQSE) Team for a specific vehicle platform. This is an advanced career opportunity.

In this role as a PQPM, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a team of Quality Engineers and Technologists;
• Dedication to floor support initiatives and investigations;
• Non-conformance reporting and trending;
• Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) involvement and trending;
• Supplier First Article planning and review, APQP/PPAP;
• Nurturing and maintaining relationships within the organization and customer base;
• Managing frequent interactions and status reporting to both internal and external customers.

Note: Position is full-time onsite with travel of up to 25%.Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical related field of study and 8 years related work experience.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation generation.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).
• Strong working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/ Preventative Actions.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102B First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards.
• Practical problem solver.
• Experience using typical Quality gauges and measuring tools. (Calipers, Micrometers, Pin Gauges, etc.)
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications.
• Able to support travel of up to 25%.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Quality) or related discipline (Technology, Industrial Management, Industrial Technology).
• Experience in Defense Prime Contract environment.
• Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment and product qualification.
• Specific experience in the following manufacturing processes: forgings, castings, foundries, machining, welding, brazing, finishes, coatings, nondestructive testing, fabrication, composites, electrical/electronics, other common processes common in the Naval, Defense and or Aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g. Green / Black Belt).
• Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Way, A3 problem solving tool.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

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 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.