Quality Program Manager Staff

Lockheed Martin•Owego, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. WHAT WE'RE DOING At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world. THE WORK Manages the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Performs as a system quality engineer for the review of system level work products. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm. WHO YOU ARE You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. WHY JOIN US We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees’ diverse personal needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or related discipline required
Program Management, Project Management, Project Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or IPT Lead experience
Working experience with Airworthiness Certification (RTCA DO-178/DO-254)
Knowledge of systems engineering concepts and processes including Requirements Development, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test
Experience with working with subcontractors and suppliers
Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience with leading with Root Cause and Corrective Actions
Demonstrated capability to lead multifunctional teams to complete complex projects throughout program lifecycle
Familiarity in process development, continuous improvement, Lean principals
Familiarity with Risk and Opportunity Management
Experience with supporting proposals and development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Knowledgeable in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and key quality metrics
Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, JIRA, Confluence, DOORS, Cameo
Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in STEM or related discipline
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Lead Auditor experience (AS9100, ISO9001)
Knowledge of SAP system usage in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) for data management
Familiarity with Production Operations and working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and understand engineering drawings and specifications
Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
Experience with DCMA/Customer interface
Familiarity with the activities of a control account manager (CAM) / Earned Value Management (EVM)
Familiar with supporting programs through proposal, development, production, and sustainment from a quality engineering standpoint
Strong organizational, planning. and time management skills.
Green Belt Trained and Certified is a plus
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

Manages the implementation and execution of program quality requirements.
Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support.
Performs as a system quality engineer for the review of system level work products.
Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution.
Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers.
Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments.
Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities.
Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented.
Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits).
Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans.
Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship.
Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.