Quality Leadership Development Program – Quality Engineering

Job Description

Quality Leadership Development Program (Hybrid) | BAE Systems, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at BAE Systems, Inc., offering an opportunity to contribute to a mission that matters. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company with over 40,000 employees globally, developing products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber. This program is designed to accelerate the development of highly-motivated early career individuals, transforming them into future leaders in Quality Engineering. In this role, you will help protect national security and make a lasting impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person (various locations nationwide, starting at Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Wayne, NJ; Huntsville, AL; Endicott, NY; Greenlawn, NY; Manassas, VA)
• Pay: $64926–$110374 yearly
• Team: The Quality Leadership Development Program (QLDP) is a three-year rotational program designed to develop high potential, entry-level individuals.
• Mission: Develop high potential, entry-level individuals into future leaders in Quality Engineering through challenging rotational assignments, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• Tech Stack: Lean Six Sigma

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotational Assignments: Complete three one-year rotations with increasing responsibility, gaining diverse experiences in Quality Engineering and related disciplines such as Program Quality, Manufacturing Product Assurance, Supplier Quality Assurance, Quality Management, or Performance Analysis.
• Leadership Training: Participate in monthly training sessions to develop technical and leadership skills, and attend an annual week-long leadership development conference for personalized training and networking.
• Certification Pursuit: Pursue an internally sponsored Green Belt project and receive certification in Lean Six Sigma, with the option to subsequently pursue Black Belt certification.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Work with an assigned mentor who will provide guidance in choosing rotations, career development, and post-program placement, exposing you to diverse and challenging experiences.
• Advanced Education: Pursue a part-time graduate degree in a technical field applicable to the business, with tuition assistance provided by BAE Systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Quality Management, or other technical field) for QLDP I, or a Master’s degree for QLDP II.
• Experience: Prior internship, Co-Op, or project experience in a related field.
• Skills: Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic pursuits, participation in extracurricular activities, ability to relocate during the rotational program, and capacity to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Bonus: Superior communication skills, strong capacity and motivation for hard work, knowledge of Quality Management Systems, familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices, and experience in the defense electronics industry.