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.
As the F-35 Supplier Quality Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for managing the quality performance of a vast F-35 suppy base. Responsibilities of this team include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting First Article Inspections (FAI's) and End Item Acceptance (EIA) of critical supplied F-35 parts
- Performing triage of supplier responsible defects identified within the Production system and driving supplier root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
- Managing the accuracy and timeliness of supplier disclosures with a focus on minimizing the impact of escapes on product quality and production schedule
- Developing and executing on "Return to Green" (RTG) plans for poor performing suppliers that drive sustained improvement
- Proactively engaging with a large F-35 supply base to identify and mitigate risk through activities such as Controlled Builds, PFMEA's, audits and surveillances
You will also be responsible for:
- Developing and reporting metrics that demonstrate the health of the F-35 supply base to Sr Leadership
- Recruiting and developing the skills of a highly effective team of quality engineers
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university
- Knowledge of Quality Management practices and quality audits
- Prior experience in formal leadership or a technical lead role
- AS9100 knowledge
- F-35 aircraft manufacturing and/or system integration experience
- Ability to work multiple tasks and deal with
competing priorities in a fast paced environment - Excellent communication (verbal, written and
presentation) skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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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 Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university
- Knowledge of Quality Management practices and quality audits
- Prior experience in formal leadership or a technical lead role
- Knowledge of AS9100
- F-35 aircraft manufacturing and/or system integration experience
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
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