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Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Quality Engineer Associate Manager for a position based in either Highlands Ranch, CO, Valley Forge, PA, or Cape Canaveral, FL. This candidate will manage the team of Source Inspectors who operate in the Eastern Region of the US. The Quality professional will be responsible for leadership and performance within the Source Inspection discipline, including Quality process management, continuous improvement, talent development, training and knowledge continuity. The position may require working flexible hours and travel.
As the Quality Engineer Associate Manager, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of Soruce Inspection and as an Adviser for the Quality Acceleration team. This position requires that the candidate stay current with industry standards, solutions and leverage technology into Space. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supervision and leadership of Quality Professionals
- Ensure the team and processes adhere to AS9100 Quality Standards.
- Coordination of daily tasks inclusive of but not limited to source inspection, supplier surveillance, supplier improvement, root cause and corrective action, and data analytics.
- Coordination with program quality and supply chain management.
- Implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) best practices (AS9145)
- Continuous process improvement activities
- Willing to travel up to 25%
- Establish, revise, review and implement departmental policy and procedures.
Standard Job Description:
Manages those who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
- Bachelors level degree or higher in STEM and/or equivalent experience/combined education in a STEM discipline
- Must have the ability to travel
- 3+ years of Quality Management, Quality Engineering, or Quality Analyst experience
- Must be a U.S. citizen have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
- Knowledgeable of AS9100 standards or similar Quality Management System experience in a highly regulated industry.
- Root Cause and Corrective Action knowledge and experience
- Prior leadership experience
- Knowledge of and/or Experience implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Procedures and Techniques.
- Experience in Supplier and/or Customer facing Positions
- Experience with SAP/P2P
- QMRB Certification
- ASQ Certification(s) and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
- Experience establishing Quality processes and requirements with cross functional, supplier and customer engagement
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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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 STEM, or equivalent STEM experience and combined education
- Ability to travel
- 3+ years of Quality Management, Quality Engineering, or Quality Analyst experience
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Knowledge of AS9100 standards or similar quality management system experience in a highly regulated industry
- Root cause and corrective action knowledge and experience
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position and practice
- Prior leadership experience
- Experience implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) procedures and techniques
- Experience in supplier-facing or customer-facing positions
- Experience with SAP and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- QMRB certification
- ASQ certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience establishing quality processes and requirements through cross-functional, supplier, and customer engagement
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