Quality Engineer Asc Mgr

Lockheed Martin•Highlands Ranch, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Quality Engineer Associate Manager for a position based in Highlands Ranch, CO. The Quality professional will be responsible for leadership and performance within the Quality Engineering discipline, including Supplier Quality Engineering business process management, data analytics, continuous improvement, and talent development, training and knowledge continuity. The position may require working flexible hours and travel. As the Quality Engineer Associate Manager, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of Quality Engineering and as an Adviser for the Quality team. This position requires that the candidate stay current with industry standards, solutions and leverage technology into Space. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Supervision and/or leadership of Quality Professionals including Engineers and Inspectors - Coordination of daily tasks inclusive of but not limited to First Article Inspection (FAI), supplier surveillance, supplier improvement, root cause and corrective action, Data Analytics, and 1LMX transformational efforts. - Coordination with program quality and supply chain management. - Implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQI) best practices - Continuous process improvement activities both within the organization and at supplier facilities. - Willingness to travel up to 25% - Ensure Supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified. - Establish, revise, review and implement departmental policy and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelors level degree or higher in STEM and/or equivalent experience/combined education
Must have the ability to travel
Advanced Quality Engineering or Analyst experience
Must be a U.S. citizen have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start.
Knowledgeable of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management System.
Root Cause and Corrective Action knowledge and experience

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of and/or experience implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQI) Procedures and Techniques
Experience with SAP/P2P
QMRB Certification
ASQ Certification(s) and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
Knowledge of supplier surveillance processes
Experience establishing Quality processes and requirements with cross functional, supplier and customer engagement

Responsibilities

Supervision and/or leadership of Quality Professionals including Engineers and Inspectors
Coordination of daily tasks inclusive of but not limited to First Article Inspection (FAI), supplier surveillance, supplier improvement, root cause and corrective action, Data Analytics, and 1LMX transformational efforts.
Coordination with program quality and supply chain management.
Implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQI) best practices
Continuous process improvement activities both within the organization and at supplier facilities.
Ensure Supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified.
Establish, revise, review and implement departmental policy and procedures.