Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager

Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide leadership for a team of Quality Engineers in support of IRST program. This Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager will have scope in all phases of the IRST program's life cycle: development, production, and sustainment; encompassing multiple MFC manufacturing sites and centers.

• IRST Quality Risk Indicator (QRI)
• Operational Health Index (OHI)
• Corrective Action Board (CAB)
• Failure Review Boards (FRB)
• Preliminary Material Review (PMR)
• Material Review Board (MRB)
• Yield Improvement
• AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Program Baseline Reviews, INAR's, and PAR's
• External and Internal Audits
• Customer Briefings

Other responsibilities include:

• Personnel training, mentoring, work assignments, workload allocation, performance assessment inputs and recognition / disciplinary action inputs.
• Driving process, quality and technical improvements.
• Drive and facilitate root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Support Proposal / Basis of Estimates (BOE) inputs.
• Support risk mitigation activities and design/technical reviews.
• Work with internal cross-functions such as engineering, operations, global supply chain, program management, and planning to support IRST program goals, objectives, and commitments.
• Analysis of performance data and effectiveness of corrective & preventative actions.
• Lead, facilitate, and support resolution of critical/complex technical or operational problems.
• Assure relevant standards, specifications, procedures, and processes are implemented and are adhered to during program operations.

• A complete understanding of quality tasks as they pertain to risk management, hardware development, manufacturing, and customer support.
• Must possess a high-level of adaptability and have a proven ability to demonstrate focus on achieving positive results.
• A strong process aptitude and demonstrated advocacy required, including proven technical ability and business judgement.
• Must be able to perform and lead a team as well as demonstrate a customer‑focused work environment, maintaining effective communication with internal/external customers including Government Representatives and DCMA.
• Ability to coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, as well as equivalents from MFC Manufacturing sites and centers on product quality issues and effective issue resolution.

• Bachelor's level degree or higher in STEM and/or equivalent job experience combined with education
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to develop a vision for a team or an organization and develop and implement tactical actions to achieve the vision.
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with strong skills in AS9100 certification and compliance requirements.
• Process improvement / process control experience.
• Understanding of quality, procurement, operations, and risk management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a Full Spectrum Leader including: (1) Delivering Results, (2) Shaping the Future, (3) Building Effective Relationships, (4) Energizing the Team and (5) Modeling Personal Excellence, Integrity, and Accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong multi‑functional team and develop strong customer relationships.
• Ability to give, receive, and act on critical feedback.
• Ability to form creative partnerships to improve execution and competitive performance.
• Experience and able to work complex projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of the organization to identify and drive systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

• STEM degree at Bachelor's level or higher is preferred
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin/Aerospace quality related systems, processes and procedures as applicable to IRST hardware development, production, and/or sustainment to make data driven decisions
• Previous Quality experience, interpreting and applying contractual and AS9100 requirements.
• Strong product and process knowledge.
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