Quality Associate Manager - Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the Final Systems Checkout (J830) on the F35 Program. This role involves coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. The manager is responsible for resource allocation, work assignments, and establishing/maintaining an effective business rhythm. They will oversee all aspects of quality for their assigned area, communicate quality requirements, concerns, and expectations, and actively participate in risk and opportunity management processes. The role ensures cost commitments and financial responsibilities are met, along with the appropriate identification and flow down of quality requirements (internal and contractual) and their effective implementation. Additionally, the manager ensures the effective implementation of the quality management system, a metrics program with active addressing of adverse trends, and product acceptance and delivery per established process and program requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrated full spectrum leader – ability to shape the future, energize the team, deliver results, build effective relationships and be accountable with high integrity and ethics
Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
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
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment
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

Supporting the Final Systems Checkout (J830) on the F35 Program.
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.