Quality Inspection Manager

Job Description
If you are a seasoned quality leader seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage your expertise and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic organization, this position is for you!
The Senior Inspection Manager role is responsible for providing strategic quality leadership, development, and performance management for all quality inspection operations in Austin, TX. You will collaborate closely with product line managers, program quality/quality assurance professionals, and supply chain counterparts to deliver value-added operations inspector management, defect detection, and guidance toward achieving both short-term and long-term objectives, while ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. This role will oversee both Product and Receiving Inspection teams, fostering a cohesive and high-performing inspection organization.
Primary duties include:
1. Provide strategic direction, supervision, and guidance to all receiving and in-process inspection teams (incoming & internal inspection) ensuring alignment with customer requirements, quality policy, industry standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-600/610, AS9100/9102/9145), strategic objectives, and organizational goals.
2. Collaborate with senior management for strategic planning, execution, and oversight of process improvements, complex projects, and product line or business area related initiatives.
3. Lead the inspection teams to develop and implement strategic deployment plans, improve performance (using six sigma tools), lower costs, and generate innovative solutions across product lines and business areas.
4. Provide comprehensive employee performance management, including merit and performance reviews, coaching, counseling, career development, training, employee administration, and effective communications.
5. Prepare and lead employee evaluations; provide timely and constructive feedback; support ranking and merit meetings; encourage employee development and succession planning.
6. Work with programs to determine staffing requirements, coordinate personnel assignments, and actively participate in department recruiting and onboarding.
7. Serve as a key point of contact for resolving complex technical, staffing, and personnel issues, representing employees and acting as an advocate for their needs.
8. Contribute to the development of quality control plans and procedures.
9. Provide career guidance to employees and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
10. Manage, staff, and develop personnel in a technical environment, understanding the challenges of multi-site teams.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio quality.
• Strong AS9100 experience
• Strong Quality Science skills
• Proven performance in leading people, managing technical resources, mentoring, coaching, and communicating effectively
• Strong mentoring skills to collaboratively develop performance and development objectives
• Ability to monitor employee performance and provide constructive feedback
• Ability to resolve technical, staffing, and personnel issues
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field
• Master's Degree
• Active Secret clearance
• Understanding of advanced industry dimensional inspection techniques and equipment, including GD&T, CMM, optical comparator, and Keyence automated inspection equipment
• Significant experience working with cross-functional teams and navigating business processes
• Green Belt or Black Belt trained/certified
• Experience with large teams and understanding of multi-site challenges
• Excellent teamwork, communication and coordination skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.