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Quality Director

Employer
BAE Systems
Location
England, Kent, Rochester
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
28 Nov 2018
Reference
57357

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Discipline
Quality
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Director & Senior Management

Job Details

Would you like to be an integral part of the Leadership team, responsible for implementing and delivering global quality strategy? We currently have a vacancy for a Quality Director at our site in Rochester.

As a Quality Director, you will be reporting directly into the VP of Quality and will be responsible for developing and executing the quality strategy in line with functional and business objectives.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with projects from bid stage through to customer delivery, as well as the chance to work with international customers.

Your main responsibilities as a Quality Director will involve:

Develop and execute the Quality Strategy in line with Functional and Business objectives

Ownership of the Business Management System, including Audit schedules and Preventive actions

Interfacing collaboratively with the Operations, Procurement and Engineering Directors to ensure process performance supports the Quality & Business strategy

Effectively managing PQA resources to discharge all assurance requirements through the full

Development lifecycle of the program, and effectively influencing cross functional resources through the remainder of the lifecycle

Ensuring staff are trained, competent and empowered to meet business objectives

Engaging as part of the RBC senior leadership team to align functional objectives with overarching business strategies

Providing an excellent customer experience, through operational performance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Proven and forward thinking leader that believes in best practice

Demonstrated Quality Strategy ownership including subsequent integration

Demonstrated familiarity and ownership of a Business/Quality Management system.

Proven strength in organisation and personal communication skills

Experience gained from either defence/aerospace/automotive or other complex engineering/manufacturing industry

Lean Six Sigma training and track record of accomplishments

Desirable:

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

What we're looking for in you:

Must be a role model in terms of exhibiting collaborative, constructive and motivational behaviors. Strong mentoring, coaching and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels Resilience, tenacity and strong business acumen. Role model for cultural change within the broader business. Exemplify the Code of Conduct Charter and be able to effectively challenge those who do not. Be able to build sustainable relationships based on trust.

Location: Rochester

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Electronic Systems

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You'll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Company

At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led.

We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information.

We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Facts and Figures

  • Global defence supplier and world-leading innovator
  • Established positions in air, maritime and land domains
  • Growing position in cyber security
  • Principal markets – US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia
  • 89,600 employees in over 40 countries
  • Customers in around 80 countries
  • 2020 sales of £20,862m
  • £1,700 invested in training per employee in 2020
  • £11bn spent with 21,000 directly-contracted suppliers

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