Program Quality Engineering Mgr

Program Quality Engineering Manager

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. We are seeking energized individuals who are passionate about building the space and missile technologies of tomorrow. Our technologies and products help ensure the safety and security of our nation and our allies. We are going to Mars and beyond! Will you join us in this amazing journey?

For this position we are need an outstanding Quality Assurance Engineering Manager to help lead the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Portfolio based in Titusville. The FBM Portfolio is an extremely important part of the Lockheed Martin Space Strategic and Missile Defense systems (SMD) Line of Business, which includes missile defense, directed energy, hypersonics, and strategic deterrence to "Deter, Defend and Defeat" foreign threats. Individuals working in SMD Quality are entrusted with making sure this critically important collection of ultra high-tech national assets are properly designed, built, tested, and documented before putting them in the War-fighters' hands to keep our nation safe and deter the threat of global conflict.

Diverse array of responsibilities includes:

• Processing of pre and post customer hardware delivery including contract/conformance verification, test verification, upgrade/downgrade, ready for issue, alteration, and returns
• Non-destructive test onsite and offsite including management of hourly personnel
• Prepare Quality Assurance section of proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOE)
• Develop and flow-down program Quality Assurance requirements
• Develop and manage databases and associated key business metrics
• Develop and lead business processes to measure and improve quality performance and update/improve procedures as necessary
• Responsible and accountable for developing effective methods and initiating improvements that will drive and improve overall quality performance
• Conduct quality assurance and cost data analysis
• Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
• Support various program reviews including preparing and presenting information to LM and customer leadership
• Collaborate with leaders from various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement
• Provide local customer interface, including with leadership of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Coach, manage, guide, and develop personnel to become our future leaders
• Travel is required

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards and Recognition

Desired skills:

• Experience directly engaging with military customers.
• Strong Customer Relationship Management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of SAP - Program Quality Risk Management - Supplier/Subcontract Quality Interface experience.
• Manufacturing Engineering/Production Operations.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or production documentation and failure reporting.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action facilitation experience.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Previous experience in manufacturing and/or quality including inspection, testing, and certification of products.
• Familiarity with Procure-to-Pay or SAP, EPDM, PMPDB, and other Lockheed tools that house engineering requirements.
• Familiarity with reading Program Quality Requirements Checklists, Quality Codes, and QCode Matrices.
• Possess Active Secret Clearance - 8+ years of related experience

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.