**Job Description** **If you are in search of a new opportunity where you are able to use your accumulated knowledge to lead and develop a quality inspection team, this position is for you! The role is responsible for effective quality leadership, development, and performance (quality control, continuous process improvement, team development) for quality inspection operations in Austin, TX. In this position you will work closely with product line managers, other program quality/quality assurance professionals, and BAE Systems logistics / supply chain counterparts to provide value-added operations inspector management, support of defect detection for buy items, and guidance toward achieving near-term goals, longer-term strategic objectives, and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements.** **Primary duties include:** 1. Provide direction, supervision, and guidance of receiving inspection team (incoming inspection) to ensure alignment with customer requirements, quality policy, industry standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-600/610), strategic objectives and organizational goals 2. Collaborate with management for planning, execution, and oversight of process improvements, projects of special interest, and product line or business area related initiatives 3. Lead the receiving inspection team to determine strategy and tactical deployment, improve performance (using six sigma tools), lower costs, and generate innovative solutions with the product lines and business areas 4. Provide employee performance management, merit and performance reviews, coaching, counseling, career development, training, employee administration, and effective communications 5. Prepare and discuss employee evaluations; provide timely feedback to employees; support ranking and merit meetings during the performance review period; encourage employee development 6. Work with programs to determine staffing requirements, coordinate personnel assignments to programs, and participate in department recruiting **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree + Experience in project, program, or portfolio quality + Proven performance in leadership of people, technical and resource management, mentoring, coaching and communication + Strong mentoring skills to collaboratively develop performance and development objectives + Ability to monitor employee performance and provide feedback + Ability to help resolve technical, staffing and personnel issues + Ability to represent the employee and serve as an advocate for the employee + Experience managing, staffing and developing personnel in a technical environment + Experience with large teams and understanding of multi-site challenges + Experience/proficient in ISO9001 (AS9100 strongly preferred) + Strong Quality Science Skills **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Understanding of industry dimensional inspection techniques and equipment including GD&T, CMM, optical comparator, and Keyence automated inspection equipment + Significant experience working with non-engineering functions and business processes + Green belt trained/certified + Experienced/proficient with AS9100/9102/9145 & **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825 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. **Quality Manager - Quality Inspection Team** **115925BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression