Inspection Supervisor

Job Description See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering, and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading electronic warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

BAE Systems is seeking an Inspection Supervisor to support our Electronic Warfare Integrated Manufacturing Center in Nashua, NH. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

In this role you will:
- Provide leadership to a team of weekend shift inspectors that will report directly to you.
- Provide quality control support to the microelectronics module manufacturing value stream, with a focus on the inspection operations.
- Utilize quality control data to help drive innovative improvements that will reduce cost and increase efficiency without compromising product integrity.
- Reinforce compliance to the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting audits and continuous improvement efforts.
Who you are:
- You love leading teams and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- You’re always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations.
- You’re a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track.
- You advocate for Quality First
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Experience leading manufacturing teams who are working towards common goals in a production evironment.
- Ability to provide effective written and oral communications to cross-functional teams
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Proficiency with MS office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and a desire to learn new systems
- Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, ethical principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience
- Experience supporting production quality control (QC) teams within an electronics manufacturing environment certified to AS9100
- Previous role in a Quality function governed by military and aerospace standards
- Ability to apply, interpret and/or advise teams on quality, process documentation and workmanship requirements for product realization and inspection of components, assemblies and subassemblies.
- Ability to utilize various inspection tools such as Vernier’s, microscopes, gauges, etc.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems activities including auditing and continuous improvement
- Identification, control and disposition of discrepant material with an understanding of Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB)
- Familiarity with First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
- Working Knowledge and understanding of military electronics standards like IPC-A-610, WHMA/IPC-A-620, and J-STD-001
- Experience supporting manufacturing in ESD and/or FOD controlled areas
- Experience with nonconformance identification, control and evaluation
- Familiarity with government contractor labor tracking using systems like Autotime
- Ability to read and interpret technical data packages including engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, and component specifications.
- Ability to extract data for visual presentations (using charts, tables, paretos, etc) to effectively communicate positions, issues, solutions or to drive actions.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.