Program Quality Engineering Manager Security Clearance

Position: Program Quality Engineering Manager with Security Clearance
Job Number 716973

Description:

You will be the Program Quality Engineering Manager for our team. What You Will Be Doing
As the Program Quality Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers to implement and execute quality requirements for LTIAMD. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
-Responsible for all aspects of Quality to support manufacturing with inputs to and from proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and sustainment. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers.
-Partners with program teams for Quality execution of design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution.
-Proficient in company policies.
-Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers.

-Establishes and manages quality budgets and cost commitments.
- Supports the delivery of monthly contractual commitments through problem solving of high-impact quality issues through reviews of technical risk assessments, evaluation of corrective actions, and documentation of customer concerns.
- 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.
- Develop strategic plans for team growth and development for a proactive quality approach
- Engage with other functional organizations to drive process improvements and efficiencies as well as for adherence to key quality metrics Why Join Us We seek a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

This role offers the chance to shape quality strategy for a high-visibility program, influence cross-functional teams, and make a tangible impact on national defense capabilities. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here . Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or higher is STEM or equivalent years of experience
- Strong understanding of AS9100 and other industry quality standards
- 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.

- Experience with creating and implementing new processes, while effectively managing change
- Effective presentation skills and demonstrated ability to develop messages and compelling strategies resulting in cross functional teams implementing and executing innovative solutions.
Desired

Skills:

- Bachelor's degree or higher is STEM preferred
- Previous management experience
- Inclusive and customer focused behavior and problem-solving abilities, developing employees, building constructive partnering relationships with customers, employees, DCMA, and other functions.
- Demonstrated ability to create, monitor and report on executive operations metrics.
- Demonstrated expertise leading and implementing continuous process improvement.
- Experience planning and/or executing Quality Engineering tools (i.e. PPAP, APQP, Lean / Six Sigma)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence others by translating data to actionable information that deliver results.
- Experience in creating new processes or methods to execute quality with affordability as a focal point.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate opportunities, weigh trade-offs, and make timely recommendations when data is scarce or still emerging.
-Ability to iterate quickly, gather feedback, and refine decisions as more data becomes available.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules:
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