Description:
Lockheed Martin (LM) is seeking an experienced Quality Program Manager (QPM) to lead all aspects of quality for the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Product Center based in Orlando, FL.
The QPM will be responsible for establishing the quality team structure, providing strategic leadership and ensuring the successful development & transition to production of all SRM products. The QPM will be expected to operate with a OneLM mindset and work seamlessly across traditional functional, line of business (LOB) and business area (BA) silos. This position requires that the candidate stay current with industry standards, solutions and leverage technologies across Lockheed Martin.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Liaise between programs, manufacturing sites across LM and the supply base
• Liaise between program and customer(s) to ensure compliance to requirements
• Develop and implement processes to establish Quality requirements (common and unique), optimize program execution while driving out risks
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to ensure quality standards are in place
• Establish key performance metrics and conduct data analysis to identify process improvements
• Identify solutions to complex problems using root cause and corrective/preventive action tools
• Drive Hardware and Supplier Quality initiatives and tasks
• Develop talent to strengthen the organization
Why Join us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
From onsite, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
•STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent experience/combined education
•Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
•Ability to travel
•Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material in Aerospace industry, including previous or current Material Review Board Quality Engineering authority
•Effective presentation skills, ability to develop messages, training and compelling strategies resulting in diverse teams implementing and executing new solutions
•Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with other functions, programs and stakeholders
•Experience working with Suppliers & Government customers
•Experience working in a Development program environment
Desired Skills:
•Experience working effectively in a Product Center structure that supports a OneLM enterprise
•Experience in the production of deliverables containing energetics
•Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
•ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
•Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 interpretation and application experience
•Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) technical experience
•Experienced in Bid, Proposal and Estimating practices and development of Quality Assurance Basis of Estimates (BOE)
•Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM)
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
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First