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Quality Leadership Development Program (QLDP)BAE Systems USA • Austin, TX, United States
Quality Leadership Development Program (QLDP)

Quality Leadership Development Program (QLDP)

BAE Systems USA • Austin, TX, United States
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated entry level talent who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship. You’ll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.

The Quality Leadership Development Program (QLDP) is a three-year rotational program designed to develop high potential, entry-level individuals into future leaders in Quality Engineering. You’ll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide. QLDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives across the sector.

The QLDP consists of three, one-year, rotations; each with increasing responsibility. It is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences within Quality Engineering and related disciplines.

Candidates should display an interest in undertaking rotations in the following areas :

  • Program Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing Product Assurance
  • Supplier Quality Assurance
  • Quality Management
  • Performance Analysis

Participants input is included in the choice of their 2nd and 3rd rotational assignments and / or geographic location.

In addition to the functional rotations, members of the QLDP participate in the following opportunities :

  • Lean Six Sigma : Participants are required to pursue an internally sponsored Green Belt project and receive certification. Upon receiving Green Belt certification, participants can pursue their Black Belt.
  • Monthly Trainings : The QLDP provides participants with a monthly training curriculum to develop technical and leadership skills.
  • Personal growth : The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills through an annual, week-long leadership development conference (LDC). This conference provides personalized leadership training as well as an opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company.
  • Mentorship : A mentor is assigned to each QLDP participant to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences, while providing guidance in choosing rotations, career development, and post-program placement.
  • Education : Participants are strongly encouraged to complete a graduate degree on a part-time basis. The school and specific technical degree is left up to the candidate, providing it is applicable to the business. BAE Systems provides tuition assistance for this degree.
  • Opportunity to travel : BAE Systems has locations worldwide with our QLDP members primarily rotating to locations within the United States. Your first rotation will be at one of our major locations : Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Wayne, NJ; Huntsville, AL; Endicott, NY; Greenlawn, NY; Manassas, VA. These assignments can change based on business need. Your second and third rotations may be at any of our locations nationwide.
  • All candidates must be able to :

  • Relocate during the rotational program
  • Start at one of our major locations : Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Wayne, NJ; Huntsville, AL; Endicott, NY; Greenlawn, NY; Manassas, VA
  • Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
  • Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Quality Management, or other applicable majors)
  • Internship / Co-Op or project experience in related field
  • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic pursuits
  • Participation in a variety of extracurricular activities
  • All candidates must be able to :

  • Relocate during the rotational program
  • Start at one of our major locations : Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Wayne, NJ; Huntsville, AL; Endicott, NY; Greenlawn, NY; Manassas, VA
  • Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
  • Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Superior communication skills
  • Capacity and motivation for hard work
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
  • Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices
  • Experience in defense electronics industry
  • Pay Information

    Full-Time Salary Range : $63653 - $108210

    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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

    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.

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