WHAT WE'RE DOING The Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager leads a team of Quality Program Managers (QPMs) within the SEMS Line of Business, and may also be directly responsible for QPM activities on one or more programs. The Associate Manager will ensure the implementation and execution of program quality requirements for the programs within their submarket(s) spanning Development, Production, Spares and other Customer-defined efforts. The Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager will also be a part of the Site Quality Leadership Team.

THE WORK

Leads those who manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements.

Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support.

Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers.

Proficient in company policies.

Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution.

Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers.

Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments.

Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities.

Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented.

Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits).

Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans.

Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education

Strong understanding of AS9100 and other industry quality standards

Experience in leading teams and/ or projects and driving to completion

Experience performing RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) activities

Application of Quality principles in multiple program constructs (development, production, spares, etc)

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Desired Skills

Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment

Experience developing and driving Quality Management strategies resulting in optimal business outcomes

Previous leadership experience with direct reports

Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field)

Experience with creating and implementing new processes, while effectively managing change

7 Years of complex Quality Experience

Effective presentation skills

AS9100 Lead Auditor/ Significant Audit Experience

Continuous Improvement experience (Green/Black Belt, 6 Sigma, etc)

CAM Experience

• Basis of Estimates (BOE) and/or Proposal Experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.