Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Program Manager for a position in Grand Prairie, TX to lead Upper Tier Integrated Air and Missile Defense Production and Post-Production programs. This position requires dynamic, proactive, and results-oriented leadership to develop, implement and manage a comprehensive, continuous improvement strategy which leverages input from internal Lockheed Martin (LM) cross-functional peers, external supply chain counterparts, functional and site Quality management personnel, and Customer representatives.

What You Will Be Doing
The position must collaborate extensively with representatives of the US Government and senior LM executives, and demonstrate proficiency in leading diverse, geographically dispersed high-performance technical teams in driving effective, affordable continuous improvement solutions that enable efficient, capable, and consistent system performance.

Key deliverables of this position include a positive customer relationship as evidenced by excellent Contract Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) scores, and a stable and uninterrupted delivery of compliant product.

This position is required to seamlessly integrate with MFC disciplines, assess and provide insight into the effectiveness of Quality systems infrastructure at key suppliers and LM Production sites, and represent the UTIAMD Programs and Quality and Mission Success (QMS) Organization at key program and executive staff meetings, Developed Quality Management System
requirements and governmental regulatory
standards. Drive strategies resulting in
contemporary and optimal business methods
and practices for strengthening the Quality
Management System.

Experience in managing the development,
modification, application, and maintenance of
quality standards and protocol for processing
materials into partially finished or finished
materials product.

Experience with control and disposition of non-
conforming material.

Demonstrated ability to identify solutions to
complex problems with a focus on continual
improvement practices using tools like Causal
Analysis to drive Corrective Action and
Preventive Action

Experience in establishing performance metrics
and conducting data analysis to identify process
improvements.

Experienced in Risk Management techniques

Experience in developing and implementing
processes to mitigate risks

Experience in Bid, Proposal and Estimating
practices and development of Quality Assurance
Basis of Estimates (BOE). Experience as an
Earned Value Management System Cost Account
Manager (EVMS CAM)

Superior communication skills (both oral and
written)

Effective presentation skills and demonstrated
ability to develop messages, training and
compelling strategies resulting in diverse teams
implementing and executing innovative solutions

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate
and interact with Technical Operations,
Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain and all other
stakeholders

Experience in strategy development and deployment

Experience in the recruitment and development of talent to strengthen the organization

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors level degree or higher in STEM and/or equivalent experience/combined education

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Experienced Quality professional with strong
mechanical, electrical, electronic or Systems
integration skills and business acumen.

Ability to travel (less than 50%)

Experience as a team lead and facilitator.

Experience working with Government customers.

Experience in the recruitment and development
of talent to strengthen the organization.

Advanced experience in applied Quality
Engineering principles, Supplier Quality Engineering practices in Aerospace industry.

Experienced in Quality Management Systems
(i.e. AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145,
TS16949)

Desired skills

Candidate should possess experience in multiple
Technical, Quality Assurance & Business
elements.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified
Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), or
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

Technical Engineering Degree (Mechanical,
Aerospace, Electrical or Industrial Engineering).

Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Certification.

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
technical experience.

Familiar with requirements for handling and
control of Government Furnished Equipment /
Property during field, ground or operational tests.

Developed and implemented a Missiles and Fire
Control (MFC) Enterprise strategy which
integrates cross functional teams in the
execution of processes and needed technical solutions including Quality, Technical Operations,
Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, etc.

Utilized quality methodologies and MFC policies
and procedures.

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 Schedule Information

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 our Paid Time off benefits.

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 $144,600 - $255,070. 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 $166,400 - $288,305. 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.