Lockheed Martin

Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin$95K — $167K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership skills in quality management
  • Experience with customer and AS9100/AS9110 audits
  • Proficient in scheduling and budget management
  • History of managing internal audit programs and CAR tracking
  • Bachelor's degree in quality management, engineering, or similar field

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of quality and technical professionals
  • Execute the customer warranty program
  • Operate and oversee the supplier quality program
  • Supervise the distribution quality team
  • Lead annual AS9100 and AS9110 audits
  • Manage internal audits across the organization
  • Lead the APEX continuous improvement program

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Assistance and Parental Leave
  • Paid time off and Holidays
Full Job Description
Job Description

THE WORK
You will be the Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager for Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company. Our team is responsible for managing customer warranties supplier quality, distribution quality, and manufacturing quality for the organization. The team is also responsible for maintaining ISO standards and leading AS9100 and AS9110 quality audits as well as leading the Accelerating Performance Excellence (APEX) continuous improvement program. You will be responsible managing an internal audit program while developing, shaping and executing quality management strategies that advance the organization.

Responsibilities will include:
• Lead a team of quality and technical professionals.
• Execute a customer warranty program for the organization.
• Operate a supplier quality program that maintains all critical elements including supplier surveys, ASLs, and SCARS.
• Supervise the distribution quality team ensuring Derco meets inspection and quality requirements.
• Lead the annual AS9100 and AS9110 audits with registrar to include scheduling audit times and supporting auditor questions.
• Manage an internal audit program that includes scheduling, training, and executing audits across the entire company while managing the CAR database.
• Lead the Accelerating Performance Excellence (APEX) continuous improvement program and 6S audits.
• Support site-related activities as needed and execute other duties as assigned.

This is a US-based role requiring onsite attendance 4 days per week.

WHO YOU ARE
You are a dynamic leader with a strong quality management background who excels at leading people with clear communications while expertly managing all of the elements of the quality organization at Derco.

WHY JOIN US
Derco is a forward-thinking, employee-oriented company that promotes personal development and a work life balance. Derco offers a generous compensation package including competitive pay, health, dental, 401K with company match, 4x10 work week and continuing education incentives.

Basic Qualifications
• Strong leadership skills
• Quality management leader experience
• Schedule and budget management
• Experience leading customer and AS9100/AS9110 audits
• Experience handling multiple priorities and meeting set deadlines
• Experience managing an internal audit program and associated CAR tracking and follow up.
• Bachelors degree from accredited college/university in quality management, engineering, management or similar field or equivalent work experience.

Desired skills
• Strong writing skills and experience translating complex subjects into clear communications plans and content.
• Expertise with the managing employee engagement and communications with leadership.
• Combination of skills in project management, leadership and directing activities to a successful conclusion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, organization, teamwork, energy, and flexibility
• Ability to provide a long term strategy and motivate organization towards the long term goals.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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Lockheed Martin is committed to the professional growth of every team member. We offer unparalleled career advancement opportunities including professional development, leadership programs, and continuous learning through our Lockheed Martin University. Whether you are looking to advance your skills in engineering, project management, or AI, Lockheed Martin is equipped to take your career to the next level.

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114,000 employees
Market Cap
$126.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$65.3 billion
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