Quality Systems Manager - Ft Wayne, IN or Endicott, NY
BAE Systems · Fort Wayne, IN · Other Professionals
manager
software engineering
QA Engineer
ic
8-14 yrs Bachelor's
· Posted Mar 27, 2026
$122,400 – $208,080
USD per year
Skills
AI Summary
Lead quality management systems and AS9100 certification at BAE Systems. Implement and maintain QMS, drive compliance to IATF16949 and AS13100, manage audits, and lead quality improvement initiatives. Requires bachelor's degree and 8-10+ years of quality systems experience.
Job Description Are you looking for a quality leadership role that has a diverse and growing portfolio developing and producing the most advanced electronic systems that protect our warfighters? Are you inspired to join an organization with a strong culture that’s focused on ensuring we are hearing all voices, being brilliant on the basics, and developing our teams and leaders? BAE Systems puts our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate for Those Who Move the World®”. Come join our team!
BAE Systems Inc., Electronic Solutions (Controls and Avionic Solutions), is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to lead activities that sustain our AS9100 certification credentials, achieve compliance to IATF16949, achieve compliance to AS13100, and improve our business processes. The position can either be located in Endicott, NY or Fort Wayne, IN and will be responsible for:
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $122400 - $208080
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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
BAE Systems Inc., Electronic Solutions (Controls and Avionic Solutions), is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to lead activities that sustain our AS9100 certification credentials, achieve compliance to IATF16949, achieve compliance to AS13100, and improve our business processes. The position can either be located in Endicott, NY or Fort Wayne, IN and will be responsible for:
- Leading the site Business Management System (BMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and maintenance.
- Establishing a compliant QMS that meets or exceeds customer requirements and industry standards.
- Quality Management System design, policy definition, implementation, monitoring and analysis.
- Planning, developing, reviewing and communicating customer and program quality requirements and expectations.
- Leading an active engagement with 3rd party AS9100D certification registrar and auditors for planning and executing certification audits.
- Assessing and determining an implementation plan for IATF 16949 and AS13100
- Supporting the site internal audit programs.
- Driving prevention activities and Opportunities for Improvement across business sites.
- Supporting Risk Assessments, Lessons Learned and benchmarking.
- Leading quality training programs.
- Authoring and/or driving changes to command media that provide optimization, nonconformity prevention (aka: mistake proofing, benchmarking, improvements).
- Engaging Customer(s) to address nonconformities and present QMS Key Process Indicators (KPIs).
- Providing technical leadership for problem analysis and corrective action recommendations in consultation with other business functions.
- Supporting advanced quality assurance planning and associated activities to ensure implementation of specified requirements at minimum quality costs.
- Managing Corrective Action Responses, CAR system maintenance, Customer interface, Metrics and Reporting to Corrective Action Board.
- Work closely with leadership to provide proactive, value-added solutions and program, factory, customer, and supply chain support.
- Bachelor's Degree and 8-10+ years of experience or 12-14+ years of relevent experience in lieu of degree
- Strong knowledge and experience for obtaining and/or maintaining AS9100 certification is strongly preferred
- Experience in the use of root cause analysis (RCCA) tools. Investigating and resolving customer complaints
- Strong and Demonstrated Communication Skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills (listening and communicating within a group/team/geographically diverse environment).
- Exhibits a high degree of technical credibility and communicates highly-technical information in a simplistic and easily understandable way
- Ability to work independently
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 8-10+ years of experience
- People manager experience
- AS9100D Lead Auditor Certification
- ISO9001 Lead Auditor Certification
- IATF16949 Lead Auditor Certification
- Green Belt and / or DLSS Certification
- Experience with IATF 16949, AS13100 or ISO Quality Systems
- Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Experience dealing with highly regulated customers, government, and suppliers
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $122400 - $208080
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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.