Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager- Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Manager of F-35 L.O. Fabrication and Finishes Quality manager with responsibility for leading F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Component Final Finishes (CFF), Line Final Finishes (LFF), Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF), Aircraft Test Facility (ATF), Fuel Test Facility (FTF), Ground Operations, Flight Operations (including the Debrief process), DD-250 (artifact collection and aircraft preparation stage for sale to USG), and Ferry (delivery to customers around the Globe). The Associate Manager, F-35 Production/L.O. manages more than one functional area in Production Quality. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for resource allocation, work assignments and establishing/maintaining an effective business rhythm. Responsible for all aspects of quality for assigned area of responsibility. Communicates quality requirements, concerns and expectations. Active participant in risk and opportunity management processes. Ensures cost commitments and financial responsibilities are met. Ensures appropriate identification and flow down of quality requirements (internal and contractual) and effective implementation of quality requirements. Ensures effective implementation of quality management system within area of responsibility. Ensures effective implementation of a metrics program and actively address adverse trends. Ensures product acceptance and delivery per established process and program requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrated professional experience leading multi-functional teams
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, multi-task and meet deadlines
Advanced understanding of Quality principles in Aerospace industry
Demonstrated Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Relationship and Team Building skills
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications
Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
Must be a US Citizen for consideration due to security clearance requirement.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate Bachelor's/Master's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment
Experience with Product-Quality methods either from the quality or manufacturing perspective
Experience managing Low Observable (LO) Coating/Technology processes
Experienced in Quality Management Systems (AS9100, AS9102, AS9145)
Experience working with Government customers
Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
Strong business acumen
Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement
Effective communication skills, i.e., written, oral, listening and technical writing
Experience in Root Cause Analysis and Effective Corrective Action Implementation

Responsibilities

Coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Resource allocation, work assignments and establishing/maintaining an effective business rhythm.
All aspects of quality for assigned area of responsibility.
Communicating quality requirements, concerns and expectations.
Active participant in risk and opportunity management processes.
Ensuring cost commitments and financial responsibilities are met.
Ensuring appropriate identification and flow down of quality requirements (internal and contractual) and effective implementation of quality requirements.
Ensuring effective implementation of quality management system within area of responsibility.
Ensuring effective implementation of a metrics program and actively address adverse trends.
Ensuring product acceptance and delivery per established process and program requirements.