Quality Program Manager

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At Lockheed Martin, we’re revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world‑class team of professionals. Our mission‑driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

The Quality Program Manager (QPM) will lead the Quality team for a production program(s) within the Multi‑Domain Combat Solutions (MDCS) Market Segment. The role of the QPM is to implement the program’s Quality plan and lead the Quality team ensuring compliance to industry standards, contractual requirements, and customer expectations. The QPM serves as a single focal point for Quality & Mission Success (Customer, Program Management, Functions).

They lead the Quality Program Team – all aspects including Hardware Quality Engineering, Systems & Software Quality, Supplier Quality, and Production Operations Quality – through all areas of the program / product lifecycle. The QPM ensures communication and flow down of requirements to internal teams and external supply base. The QPM may supplement Quality team surveillance as required. The QPM is responsible to develop and manage the Quality financial scope.

QPM analyzes quality performance data (manufacturing data, engineering design metrics), identifies recurring issues, drives root cause analysis and corrective actions, and raises quality performance issues to senior leadership, as needed.

In a typical week, a QPM:

• Ensures Quality Engineering, Inspection and Auditor resources are in place to support surveillance activity and upcoming deliverables
• Flows Program and Quality related information to Quality Program Team (QPT)
• Reviews Quality data for trends (favorable or unfavorable) and performs root cause analysis as needed
• Communicates with DCMA and end‑contract customers regarding upcoming joint customer events
• Collaborates with Engineering & Technology, Production Operations regarding process questions or changes
• Provides Quality activity progress update and accomplishments in support of business rhythm

You are a dynamic and results‑oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

• Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent from an accredited college in an Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience in Manufacturing/Production/Quality Processes
• Project Leadership skills
• Root Cause and Corrective Action facilitation experience
• Strong Customer Relationship Management
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance

• Knowledge of the MIC2 & SEMS lines of business
• Familiarity with local and RMS Command Media
• AS9100 Quality Systems and First Article Inspection (AS9102)
• Control Account Manager trained (or certified)
• International / FMS requirement knowledge
• Manufacturing Execution System knowledge

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

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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.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional…