Quality Program Manager

Lockheed Martin•Moorestown, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Program Manager (QPM) will lead the Quality team for a production program(s) within the Multi-Domain Combat Solutions (MDCS) Market Segment. 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. The 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, Systems & Software Quality, Supplier Quality, and Production Operations Quality – through all areas of the program / product lifecycle. The QPM ensures communication and flow down of requirements to internal teams and external supply base. The 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
Experience in Manufacturing/Production/Quality Processes
Project Leadership skills
Root Cause and Corrective Action facilitation experience
Strong Customer Relationship Management
Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
Must be a US Citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the MIC2 & SEMS lines of business
Familiarity with local and RMS Command Media
AS9100 Quality Systems and First Article Inspection (AS9102)
Control Account Manager trained (or certified)
International / FMS requirement knowledge
Manufacturing Execution System knowledge

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