Quality Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Quality Program Manager with Security Clearance
Job Number 727095

Description:

WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. WHAT WE'RE DOING 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 WORK 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. WHO YOU ARE 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.

WHY JOIN US We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees' diverse personal needs.

Basic Qualifications:

- 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 Desired

Skills:

- 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 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:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to…