Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
The Quality Assurance organization of BAE Systems is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement - Business Transformation Leader to drive a culture of structured problem solving and continuous improvement within our Aiken, SC and Anniston, AL operations centers. We offer the flexibility of full-time remote work for this role. However, to ensure occasional collaboration and site access, we require candidates to be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any of our main CMS sites. (See below.)
As a principal level Continuous Improvement Subject Matter Expert, you will lead business transformation initiatives, facilitate change management, and support training programs to empower associates to drive improvement.
Business Transformation Initiatives
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Implement a rolling top issues management strategy leveraging Red X, lean and six-sigma projects aligned with organizational objectives.
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Lead teams to solve critical, urgent, or chronic technical problems, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality teams.
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Facilitate and coach end-to-end Red X, lean and six sigma transformation projects, including planning, implementation, and evaluation phases.
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Be accountable for project identification, prioritization, and achievement.
Change Management
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Act as a change agent to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
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Provide guidance and support to stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of lean initiatives.
Training and Development
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Support training programs on Red X, Critical Thinking (Is, Is-Not Analysis), lean principles, tools, and techniques to build capability and empower associates to drive improvement at all levels of the organization.
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Coach and develop individuals to Green Belt and Black Belt proficiency with Red X, Critical Thinking, and lean methods.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
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Help establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of CI initiatives.
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Monitor progress and track performance metrics.
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Apply Project Management Tools to facilitate all projects within scope (Plant / Department or Area) while ensuring timeline and target accomplishment (which includes savings or additional impact calculation and approvals, projects documentation and 12 months tracking for sustainability).
Continuous Learning
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Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and new technologies related to structured root cause, lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
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Apply insights to refine existing processes and drive innovation within the organization.
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Continuously focus on capabilities development and certifications related to CI knowledge and application as helping the development of others. Special focus on peers in Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
Location & Schedule: We offer the flexibility of full-time remote work for this role. To ensure occasional collaboration and site access, we require candidates to be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any of our main CMS sites:
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Aiken, SC
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Anniston, AL
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York, PA
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Minneapolis, MN
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Phoenix, AZ
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Louisville, KY
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Science or related discipline with eight years of related experience, or the overall equivalent
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Shainin Red X certification. Minimum Journeyman.
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Subject Matter Expertise in Red X, Lean and Continuous Improvement concepts, systems, methodologies and tools.
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Demonstrated experience leading complex issues and facilitating casual analysis tools to identify true root cause.
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Experience with Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical engineering departments and activities.
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Proven Project Management skills
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Requires innovative problem solving experience with Shainin, A3, 8D, PDCA, 6 Sigma, etc., and systematic thinking.
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Highly effective communicator both written and spoken.
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Training experience, both in one-on-one and group settings.
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Experience presenting material and providing mentoring and coaching.
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Pro-active experience influencing, directing, guiding, and driving change.
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Liaison communication skills, in order to, interface with management and the customer pertaining to product and process issues.
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Ability to work across multiple programs, system areas, and product development phases simultaneously.
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Experience with APQP Core Tools.
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Product life-cycle and systems understanding.
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Must be comfortable in an operations environment, working in and around military vehicles.
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Prior exposure working with fully integrated systems.
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Proficient with MS Office applications, Minitab, Relyence or similar applications.
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Must be able to travel up to 75% in support of our manufacturing sites in Aiken, South Carolina and Anniston, Alabama.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Defense contractor experience.
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Knowledgeable in contractual compliance and interpretation.
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Ability to work with both with a mentor and independently.
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Computer tools experience (Oracle, TIPQA, etc).
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Practical application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (via Core Quality Tools).
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Toyota Production System exposure.
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Lean Transformation experience.
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Kaizen Facilitator.
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Lean Six Sigma.
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Critical Thinking (Is, Is-Not Analysis).
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Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineer.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
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.
