Quality Assurance Analyst

Description

Quality Lead

Location: Bedford, IN | Full-Time | Onsite

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.

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

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

Qualifications

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

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

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2618357

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