Quality Manager

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

Serve as the Program Quality Manager for the Flight School Next (FSN) Initial Entry Rotar-Wing program at Ft Rucker, AL. Support daily interaction with the Army Aviation program quality team in the execution of the FSN contract. FSN consists of helicopters, simulators and the corresponding support equipment. Lockheed Martin is responsible for the training, operations, maintenance, logistics support, change management, and engineering development for all FSN.

This position will manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life‑cycle including proposals, contract review, start‑up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution.

Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans.

Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

Our customers are world‑wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best‑in‑class products and solutions.

We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that supports our employees’ diverse personal needs.

• 10 years experience as an aviation maintenance or flight crew member
• Military Aviation Training
• DCMA 8210 Experience
• 5 year Quality Assurance using QMS
• AS9100 Experience
• Bachelor's degree in aviation, engineering, or a closely related field or an equivalent blend of formal education and hands‑on experience directly aligned with training center functions.
• Knowledge of FAA compliance procedures.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off…