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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience leading, managing, or developing quality engineering teams in an aerospace, defense, or other manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience applying quality engineering principles, tools, and methodologies to production processes, product acceptance, nonconformance management, and continuous improvement.
- Experience leading root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), material review board (MRB) activities, and product failure investigations to drive effective corrective actions.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings, technical specifications, product requirements, manufacturing processes, and quality standards to ensure product and process compliance.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional organizations including Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Customers, to resolve complex quality issues and improve operational performance.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, allocate resources, manage organizational performance, and drive accountability for quality, delivery, and business objectives.
- Experience applying aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including AS9100, and applicable customer-specific quality requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced quality tools and methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic quality improvement initiatives using data analytics, performance metrics, and proactive risk management to improve production quality and operational effectiveness.
- Experience leading organizational transformation, talent development, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality culture, employee engagement, and accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, communicate complex technical issues, and drive timely decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
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 in Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience leading, managing, or developing quality engineering teams in an aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environment
- Experience applying quality engineering principles, tools, and methodologies to production processes, product acceptance, nonconformance management, and continuous improvement
- Experience leading root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, material review board activities, and product failure investigations
- Ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings, technical specifications, product requirements, manufacturing processes, and quality standards
- Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Customers to resolve quality issues
- Ability to establish priorities, allocate resources, manage organizational performance, and drive accountability
- Experience applying aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including AS9100
- Expertise in Lean Six Sigma, statistical process control, FMEA, and structured problem-solving techniques
- Ability to execute strategic quality improvement initiatives using data analytics, performance metrics, and proactive risk management
- Experience leading organizational transformation, talent development, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders and communicate complex technical issues
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