Operational Quality Lead

Job Description
The Operational Quality Lead supports the Mission Integrated Solutions Quality team with effective implementation and oversight of the Quality Management System and also works as a subject matter expert on leading operational quality efforts within our Fort Worth and CONUS F-35 and T-45 teams. The role focuses on establishing robust quality governance, developing and maintaining performance metrics and leading on-site operational quality activities.

Responsibilities include;

• managing and performing internal audits
• corrective action management
• ensuring compliance to customer and industry quality requirements
• addressing risks and issue management through structured processes
• driving continuous improvement initiatives
• acting as a key quality link between US Operations and the UK customer team.
• ensure consistent standards, timely resolution of quality concerns, and sustained performance across all operational activities.
• role potentially involves a level of travel; i.e. supplier management/audits, depot stand up and supporting on-site customer activities.

Role supports driving growth by providing SME resource to ensure we address ungoverned areas, mitigate risks and add quality concepts across the growing business to ensure efficiency and increase competitiveness. Specifically in ensuring Risk and Opportunities management is robustly reviewed across the business.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree and minimum 6 years of experience or 8 years of quality experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 6 years working in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, customers and suppliers.
• Be a visible, influential quality professional who collaborates effectively, remains approachable, and can diffuse high-tension situations.
• Experience of working with either AS9100 and ISO9001 (including auditing experience).
• Experience with/or knowledge of root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office and Atlassian products.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Quality certification; issued via ASQ or CQI
• Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Lean Six Sigma tools: Green Belt / Black Belt Certifications
• Supply Chain Management and Supplier Management Experience
• Risk and Opportunity (R&O) Experience
• Lifecycle Management (LCM) Experience
• Quality Planning / Contract Requirements Review and Oversight
• F-35 or fleet sustainment experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $107,359 - $182,510