Program Quality Engineer Sr - Mid-Level

Lockheed Martin•Liverpool, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

Bachelors or masters degree or equivalent from an accredited college in an Engineering or related technical discipline, or Equivalent Job Experience
Quality/Development/Production/Process Engineering experience
Project Leadership skills
Root Cause and Corrective Action experience
Strong Customer Relationship Management ability
Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
This requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Communication 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

Responsibilities

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.