Program Quality Engineering Manager

Description:

Program operations based in Grand Prairie, TX. The candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership and performance of several key areas of responsibility, including overall program Quality business process management, data analytics, continuous improvement, talent development, training and knowledge continuity.

What You Will Be Doing

The candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert in Quality Engineering and as an Adviser for the Quality team. This position requires that the candidate stay current with industry standards, solutions and leverage technology into Missiles & Fire Control (MFC). Duties include, but not limited to:

Drive strategies resulting in contemporary and optimal business methods and practices for strengthening the Quality Management System and talent development

Develop and implement processes to optimize program execution while driving out risks

Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to ensure quality standards are in place

Establish Program Quality Management System that comply with customer requirements and governmental regulatory standards

Utilize quality methodologies and Missiles and Fire Control policies and procedures

Establish performance metrics and conducting data analysis to identify process improvements

Identifying solutions to complex problems with a focus on continual improvement practices using tools like Causal Analysis to drive Corrective Action and Preventive Action

Liaison between program and the Customer to ensure Customer satisfaction and accomplishment of Customer requirements

Develop talent to strengthen the organization

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence.

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 an Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

Technical Engineering degree, or equivalent experience, in one of the following disciplines:
Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Must have the ability to travel

Experience working with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

Experience in a Quality Management role

Experience managing the development, modification, application and maintenance of quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product

Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material

Experienced as a team lead and facilitator

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Desired

Skills:

Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 Interpretation and application experience

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) technical experience

Quality engineering/leadership role in the Defense and Aerospace industry and or Automotive industry

Experience in the following areas:

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) / Design

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)

Advanced product quality planning (APQP)

Customer Quality

Design Assurance

Ability to influence outcomes

Effective presentation skills, ability to develop messages, training and compelling strategies resulting in implementing and executing innovative solutions

Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Technical Operations, manufacturing, Global Supply Chain and all other stakeholders

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

Clearance Level: Secret

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