Job Description
WHAT WE'RE DOING
This Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) position supporting maintenance, overhaul and repair (MRO) is located in Shelton, CT. The QAM is responsible for all aspects of quality supervision of inspection hourly associates for component, detail, processing and non-destructive inspection.
THE WORK
The position will report to the Shelton O&R Quality Manager in the RMS Sikorsky line of business. The QAM will be the primary site POC for daily operations support. The QAM will provide leadership to the site Quality Supervisors(QS) by supporting them with the following responsibilities:
• The QS are expected to read, understand, and drive employee performance by leveraging the tools available within the collective bargaining unit agreement.
• The QS are expected to drive and hold their employees accountable to the General Rules of Conduct.
• The QS are expected to have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all work, especially priorities, within their respective areas and provide daily status on progress.
• The QS are expected to manage the time and attendance records and balance overtime offerings.
• The QS are expected to review and react to hourly work force labor hour metrics.
• The QS are expected to drive team member adherence to ESH Cardinal Rules, 6S housekeeping standards, and FOD program standards.
• The QS are expected to identify training gaps and working with training personnel to close gaps.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Managing collaboration efforts with DCMA for contract statement of work compliance to the quality management system, non-conforming material, and corrective actions.
• Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Local 1150 leadership.
• Manage the strategic training and skill development of the hourly associates and supervisors.
• Manage the quality team tooling, equipment and facility needs. Work with leader on long term planning and capital requests.
• Supporting the execution and achievement of all applicable Lockheed Martin, RMS and RMS Sikorsky business objectives.
• Identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives in these areas that support the Quality Organization's key performance measurements, vision and strategy
WHO YOU ARE
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience with a proven track record of leading teams, developing talent, and driving results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Manufacturing in Aerospace or DOD working environment
• The ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks simultaneously is essential for success in this role.
• Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers.
Desired skills
• The ability to effectively deal with different personalities, work styles, and communication approaches is critical to building strong relationships and achieving goals.
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills. Particularly being able to have hard conversations and address behaviors in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment.
• Knowledge of Sikorsky processes and procedures related to aircraft production (e.g. Non-conforming material management, etc.).
• Preferred Experience with workforce under Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Talent development and team building skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and drive change.
• Strong working knowledge of problem solving/root cause analysis and process management.
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 $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.
