Program Quality Engineering Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Tech Engineering degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Must have ability to travel
• Experience working with DCMA
• Experience in Quality Management role
• Experience in developing, modifying, applying, and maintaining quality standards and protocols
• Experience managing the disposition of non-conforming material
• Experienced as a team lead and facilitator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Description

Program operations based in Grand Prairie, TX. The candidate will lead several key areas including Quality business process management, data analytics, continuous improvement, talent development, training, and knowledge continuity.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drive strategies for contemporary and optimal business methods and practices for Quality Management System and talent development
• Develop and implement processes to optimize program execution while reducing risks
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to establish quality standards
• Establish Program Quality Management System compliant with customer requirements and government regulations
• Utilize quality methodologies and Missile & Fire Control policies and procedures
• Establish performance metrics and conduct data analysis to identify process improvements
• Identify 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 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 offer flexible scheduling options and support your work-life balance.

Additional Information

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility requiring special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• 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 defense/aerospace industry or automotive industry, Experience in 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, effective communication and interaction with technical operations, manufacturing, global supply chain, and all other stakeholders.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you express 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.