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Program Quality Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin

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Crestview, FL
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$94,400 - $175,200

Job Description

Job Number 2157

Standard Job Description

Leads those who 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.

Lead AS9100 Audits - Plan, conduct, and champion audits to verify that projects comply with the customer Task Order performance work statements and LMCO Command Media requirements.

Drive Corrective & Preventive Actions - Develop and implement CAPA initiatives with a strategic, results-focused mindset.

Oversee Root-Cause Analysis - Manage the end-to-end RCA process to identify underlying issues and ensure lasting resolutions.

Chair the Corrective Action Board (CAB) - Facilitate monthly CAB meetings, track action items, and report status to senior leadership.

Ensure Task Order Compliance - Verify that all inspection and acceptance criteria stipulated by the customer are satisfied on schedule.

FOD Program Liaison - Serve as the primary point of contact with DCMA for Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) awareness, control measures, and critical area management.

Zero-Escape Safety Assurance - Guarantee that no safety-of-flight defects escape detection, overseeing Red-X conditions and In-Process Inspections (IPI).

Incident Investigation Lead - Direct investigations of significant aircraft incidents and impoundments, providing decisive leadership and timely root-cause determinations.

First-Article Inspection (FAI) Expertise - Perform FAIs in accordance with AS9102 standards, ensuring first-article compliance and documentation.

Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement - Establish key quality metrics, analyze data trends, and recommend process enhancements to drive operational excellence.

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Basic Qualifications

Aviation Experience - Prior work in the aviation community; Fixed-Wing aircraft experience preferred.

Security Clearance - Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Advanced Quality Knowledge - Deep understanding of aerospace quality principles, standards, and best practices.

Non-Conforming Material Control - Experience controlling, dispositioning, and tracking non-conforming material.

CAPA Expertise - Skilled in techniques that drive effective Corrective and Preventive Actions.

Design Review Participation - Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T during design reviews.

Complex Problem Solving - Experience resolving complex quality-related product issues and optimizing Quality Management processes to reduce risk and improve program execution.

Government & DCMA Interaction - Familiarity working with government customers and agencies such as DCMA and USAF QAE (Quality Assurance Evaluator).

Leadership & Innovation - Demonstrated experience as a team lead, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Influence & Collaboration - Strong ability to influence outcomes through cross-functional collaboration; excellent communication skills to interact effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders

Desired Skills

Program Management - Experience managing production/modification GOCO (Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated) or IDIQ (Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity) programs.

Financial Acumen - Proficiency in BOE (Basis of Estimate), estimating, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVM).

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Handling - Familiarity with requirements for handling and controlling Government-furnished equipment and property.

Board Facilitation - Experience chairing Material Review Boards (MRB) and Corrective Action Board (CAB) activities.

Continuous-Improvement & Causal Analysis - Proven ability to identify solutions, apply continuous-improvement practices, and conduct thorough causal analysis.

Microsoft Office Proficiency - Advanced skill level with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.

Presentation & Training Development - Strong presentation skills and the ability to create training material and compelling strategies that drive diverse teams to adopt new solutions.

Strategic Business Improvements - Capability to drive improvements across programs and functional areas, ensuring preventive and corrective strategies are defined and executed at the executive level.

Senior Staff Experience - Background serving in senior staff roles, providing strategic vision to Director-level and higher leadership.

ERP Knowledge - Enterprise Resource Planning experience; SAP and MMAS knowledge preferred.

Travel Flexibility - Ability to travel as required.

Fixed-Wing Experience - Direct experience with fixed-wing aircraft operations or support.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $94400.00 - $175200.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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