Quality Program Lead - Mid-Level

Description:Quality Program Manager (QPM) within the Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) Market Segment in Syracuse, NY. Depending on the program assigned, this QPM may serve as a Deputy to a more senior QPM on a large program or product line, or may be responsible for a smaller program.

The role of the QPM is to implement the program's Quality plan and lead the Quality team ensuring compliance to industry standards, contractual requirements and customer expectations. QPM serves as a single focal point for Quality & Mission Success (Customer, Program Management, Functions). They lead the Quality Program Team - all aspects including Hardware Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Production Operations Quality - through all areas of the program / product lifecycle.

QPM ensures communication and flow down of requirements to internal teams and external supply base. QPM may supplement Quality team surveillance as required. The QPM is responsible to develop and manage the Quality financial scope. QPM analyzes quality performance data (manufacturing data, engineering design metrics), identifies recurring issues, drives root cause analysis and corrective actions, and raises quality performance issues to senior leadership, as needed.

In a typical week, a QPM:

• Ensures Quality Engineering, Inspection and Auditor resources are in place to support surveillance activity and upcoming deliverables

• Flows Program and Quality related information to Quality Program Team (QPT)

• Reviews Quality data for trends (favorable or unfavorable) and performs root cause analysis as needed

• Communicates with DCMA and end-contract customers regarding upcoming joint customer events

• Collaborates with Engineering & Technology, Production Operations regarding process questions or changes.

• Provides Quality activity progress update and accomplishments in support of business rhythm.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors or masters degree or equivalent from an accredited college in an Engineering or related technical discipline

Quality/Development/Production/Process Engineering experience,

Project Leadership skills,

Root Cause and Corrective Action facilitation experience

Strong Customer Relationship Management and Communication skills

Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. This requires US Citizenship.

Desired Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Previous Program or Product Quality Experience

Program Management Experience

Project Management, Leadership and Delegation Abilities.

ISO/AS9100 Auditor

Risk Identification and Mitigation

Formal Causal Analysis Experience

Certified Cost Account Manager (CAM)

Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing 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.

Work Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $82,200 - $157,500 . 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.

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $94,500 - $178,000. 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.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First