Quality Lead

  • SAIC
  • IN
  • Oct 28, 2026

Job Description

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.