Quality Engineering Manager - NDT & Calibration

Job Description

Job Description The BAE Systems site in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager - NDT & Calibration. In this role, the Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the site's NDT and Calibration programs.

• Creates and monitors NDT and Calibration performance metrics
• Participates in NC RCCAs, PFMEAs, CAPs, and other continuous improvement activities to support site profitability
• Reviews program scope of work to ensure site NDT and Calibration capabilities meet customer requirements, as needed
• Supports ISO, AS, and any other required internal and external quality certification audits along with DCMA, International Defense, and commercial customer external audits
• Supports Government Property audit/status process
• Participates in procedure and work instruction development/review, as required
• Leads team of NDT and calibration lab technician union employees in the day to day activities
• Reviews and approves employee timecards and vacations
• Ensures employee training is up to date
• Collaborates with site and/or multi-site Level III NDT SME(s) and adheres to their developed policies, procedures, and work instructions

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a bachelors degree and six (6) years experience, or the overall equivalent;
• ASNT NDT Level II certified or ability to achieve certification in the first year of employment;
• Working hands on experience with various NDE methods (VT, MT (dry & liquid fluorescent), PT);
• Working knowledge of various NDE methods (UT, PAUT, RT, etc...);
• Working knowledge of calibration program management;
• Working hands on experience calibrating dimensional measurement tools and testing equipment;
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and industry related software.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Welding, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering;
• ASNT NDT Level II or III certified;
• TipQA database use knowledge;
• GIDEP navigation and use knowledge.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services 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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.