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

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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