Manages more than one functional area in Quality, Reliability, Test, or Inspection. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for resource allocation, work assignments and establishing/maintaining an effective business rhythm. Responsible for all aspects of quality for assigned area of responsibility. Communicates quality requirements, concerns and expectations. Active participant in risk and opportunity management processes. Ensures cost commitments and financial responsibilities are met. Ensures appropriate identification and flow down of quality requirements (internal and contractual) and effective implementation of quality requirements. Ensures effective implementation of quality management system within area of responsibility. Ensures effective implementation of a metrics program and actively address adverse trends. Ensures product acceptance and delivery per established process and program requirements. Note: This job code will be used for quality personnel that have lead responsibility for a program with one or more quality disciplines.
Bacheloors degree in a STEM ( Engineering, Math,Technolgy or Science field) or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years professional experience
Minimum 5 years prior suprevisory experience of represented & salried personnel in a quality or production environment
Ability to manage a multi -shift operation.
Thorough understanding of Quality Assurance policies in an Aerospace environment
Working knowledge of AS-9100 quality requirements & Corrective action methods
Working knowledge of bonded assembly & composite fabrication methods including inspection.
Experience managing skills certification programs
Experiennce with record retention for inspection results, calibration tests & digital data archival techniques
Strong communication & presentation skills.
Familiarity with NDI & Calibration specifications including NAS-410, SAE-I-6870, ISO-17025, or MIL-STD-45662.
Ability to interact with both contractor and customer representatives to develop NDI plans, Calibration plans, schedules & cost etimates
Experience with electronic engineeering, drawing packages and manufacturing work instructions
Prior automated inspection experience
Knowledge of digital measurement techniques
Experience with digital thred systems
Excellent customer relationship skills
Prior experience managing the acqusition of large Capital inspection equipment
Demonstrated ability to work with government customers
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM, including engineering, mathematics, technology, or science, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience with represented and salaried personnel in a quality or production environment
- Ability to manage a multi-shift operation
- Thorough understanding of aerospace quality assurance policies
- Working knowledge of AS9100 quality requirements and corrective action methods
- Working knowledge of bonded assembly and composite fabrication methods, including inspection
- Experience managing skills certification programs
- Experience with inspection records retention, calibration tests, and digital data archival techniques
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Familiarity with NDI and calibration specifications, including NAS-410, SAE-I-6870, ISO-17025, or MIL-STD-45662
- Ability to develop NDI plans, calibration plans, schedules, and cost estimates with contractors and customers
- Experience with electronic engineering drawing packages and manufacturing work instructions
- Prior automated inspection experience
- Knowledge of digital measurement techniques
- Experience with digital thread systems
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Experience managing acquisition of large capital inspection equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work with government customers
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