You will be the Multifunctional Quality Manager for the Quality Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing quality across multiple functional areas including Reliability, Test, and Inspection.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Multifunctional Quality Manager you will be responsible for leading quality initiatives, coordinating recruitment and training, and managing performance and resource allocation.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate recruitment, selection, training, and performance assessment of team staff.
- Allocate resources, assign work, and maintain an effective business rhythm.
- Implement and oversee the quality management system and metrics program.
- Manage risk, opportunity, cost commitments, and that all financial responsibilities are met.
- Ensure product acceptance, delivery, and compliance with quality requirements.
- Ensure appropriate identification and flow down of quality requirements (internal and contractual) and effective implementation of quality requirements.
- Drive business improvements into current programs and functional areas, including overseeing the technological innovations activities
- Ensure that effective preventive and corrective strategies are defined and executed
- Support quality leadership team in implementing strategy and quality assessment processes resulting in timely delivery of compliant processes presented to customers (both internal and external).
- In order to perform required tasks overtime (that is time worked in excess of a 40 hour work week) may be required at the discretion of management.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is collaborative, results‑driven, and passionate about continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to shape quality strategy across a diverse portfolio, driving impact and innovation.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Chelmsford. [Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.](a href= https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Chelmsford)
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.
Bachelors degree or higher in a technical, engineering, or related discipline or equivalent combined education/experience
Formal leadership experience leading a team of direct reports
Strong understanding and working knowledge of ISO9000 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Previous quality experience with product life cycles including development through sales and delivery.
Experience with external and government customers such as DCMA, MDA, STORM, etc.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Advanced understanding of Quality principles.
Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material.
Experience in solving complex problems associated with the quality of products and with regard to quality owned processes (FAI, CCB, CAB, etc.)
Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and all other stakeholders.
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
Advanced AS9102 Interpretation and application experience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) technical experience
Experience managing diverse teams comprised of both hourly and salaried personnel
Strong understanding of product change schedules and effectivities
Experience in Bid, Proposal and Estimating practices and development
Experience in program quality or functional quality management of personnel within a manufacturing environment
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
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 or higher in a technical, engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combined education and experience
- Formal leadership experience leading a team of direct reports
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Previous quality experience across product lifecycles from development through sales and delivery
- Experience with external and government customers such as DCMA, MDA, and STORM
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Advanced understanding of quality principles
- Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material
- Experience solving complex product-quality and quality-process problems, including FAI, CCB, and CAB activities
- Effective communication and interaction with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders
- Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Advanced AS9102 interpretation and application experience
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing technical experience
- Experience managing diverse teams of hourly and salaried personnel
- Strong understanding of product change schedules and effectivities
- Experience in bid, proposal, and estimating practices and development
- Experience in program quality or functional quality management within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
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