Quality Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily quality operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and program management, to drive quality initiatives and resolve quality-related issues.
• Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues.
• Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis, and risk assessments to ensure product and process quality.
• Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO, AS9100, and other relevant quality standards.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• Oversee first article inspections (FAI) and other quality verification activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve efficiency.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and cost reductions.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies, including ISO 9001, AS9100, Six Sigma, and Lean principles.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Certification in quality engineering (CQE), Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or related credentials.
• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $104,900.00 – $194,700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments not guaranteed and vary by performance metrics)
• (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.