Quality Assurance Lead

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.

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.