About this role
Quality Lead
Location: Bedford, IN | Full-Time | Onsite
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About the Role
SAIC is seeking a Quality Lead to support a new contract focused on system production for the Department of Defense. This is an exciting opportunity to play a foundational role in establishing and leading a quality program from the ground up. The Quality Lead will report directly to the Production Manager and will be instrumental in building and mentoring a team of Quality Associates while ensuring all products and services meet established quality standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality programs and processes to establish and maintain standards for products and services
- Develop policies, procedures, and methods to inspect and evaluate product, material, components, and operational quality
- Recommend and drive quality improvements across production operations
- Assist in establishing and leading a team of Quality Associates
- Support employee focus on quality improvement initiatives
- Contribute to the completion of project milestones and program schedules
- Ensure compliance with established quality standards and other applicable quality frameworks
- Collaborate with internal teams including procurement, production, and logistics
- Follow established guidelines, procedures, and policies while exercising sound technical judgment
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Work Environment
- This position is fully onsite in our Bedford, IN Production Facility
- Supports a Department of Defense production contract
- Collaborative team environment with both internal and occasional external customer interactions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two (2) years of related quality experience Additional training, certifications, and years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Experience developing and implementing quality standards, policies, and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and data to provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work under general direction while following established procedures
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance SAIC will sponsor the clearance for candidate
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Preferred Qualifications
- ISO 9001 compliance experience strongly preferred
- Experience in a defense, government contracting, or production/manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean
- Prior experience leading or mentoring a quality team
- Relevant quality certifications such as CQE, CQA, or similar