Program Quality Engineering Asc Manager

Program Quality Engineering Asc Manager | Lockheed Martin

Aviation Experience – Prior work in the aviation community;
Fixed‑Wing aircraft experience preferred. Security Clearance – Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. Advanced Quality Knowledge – Deep understanding of aerospace quality principles, standards, and best practices. Non‑Conforming Material Control – Experience controlling, dispositioning, and tracking non‑conforming material. CAPA Expertise – Skilled in techniques that drive effective Corrective and Preventive Actions. Design Review Participation – Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T during design reviews.

Complex Problem Solving – Experience resolving complex quality‑related product issues and optimizing Quality Management processes to reduce risk and improve program execution. Government & DCMA Interaction – Familiarity working with government customers and agencies such as DCMA and USAF QAE (Quality Assurance Evaluator). Leadership & Innovation – Demonstrated experience as a team lead, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Influence & Collaboration – Strong ability to influence outcomes through cross‑functional collaboration;

excellent communication skills to interact effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders

Lead AS9100 Audits – Plan, conduct, and champion audits to verify that projects comply with the customer Task Order performance work statements and LMCO Command Media requirements. Drive Corrective & Preventive Actions – Develop and implement CAPA initiatives with a strategic, results‑focused mindset. Oversee Root‑Cause Analysis – Manage the end‑to‑end RCA process to identify underlying issues and ensure lasting resolutions. Chair the Corrective Action Board (CAB) – Facilitate monthly CAB meetings, track action items, and report status to senior leadership.

Ensure Task Order Compliance – Verify that all inspection and acceptance criteria stipulated by the customer are satisfied on schedule. FOD Program Liaison – Serve as the primary point of contact with DCMA for Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) awareness, control measures, and critical area management. Zero‑Escape Safety Assurance – Guarantee that no safety‑of‑flight defects escape detection, overseeing Red‑X conditions and In‑Process Inspections (IPI).

Incident Investigation Lead – Direct investigations of significant aircraft incidents and impoundments, providing decisive leadership and timely root‑cause determinations. First‑Article Inspection (FAI) Expertise – Perform FAIs in accordance with AS9102 standards, ensuring first‑article compliance and documentation. Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement – Establish key quality metrics, analyze data trends, and recommend process enhancements to drive operational excellence.

Program Management – Experience managing production/modification GOCO (Government‑Owned, Contractor‑Operated) or IDIQ (Indefinite‑Delivery/Indefinite‑Quantity) programs. Financial Acumen – Proficiency in BOE (Basis of Estimate), estimating, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVM). Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Handling – Familiarity with requirements for handling and controlling Government‑furnished equipment and property. Board Facilitation – Experience chairing Material Review Boards (MRB) and Corrective Action Board (CAB) activities.

Continuous‑Improvement & Causal Analysis – Proven ability to identify solutions, apply continuous‑improvement practices, and conduct thorough causal analysis. Microsoft Office Proficiency – Advanced skill level with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools. Presentation & Training Development – Strong presentation skills and the ability to create training material and compelling strategies that drive diverse teams to adopt new solutions. Strategic Business Improvements – Capability to drive improvements across programs and functional areas, ensuring preventive and corrective strategies are defined and executed at the executive level.

Senior Staff Experience – Background serving in senior staff roles, providing strategic vision to Director‑level and higher leadership. ERP Knowledge – Enterprise Resource Planning experience; SAP and MMAS knowledge preferred. Travel Flexibility – Ability to travel as required. Fixed‑Wing Experience – Direct experience with fixed‑wing aircraft operations or support.