Senior Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. In this role you will: Leading the implementation and execution of program quality requirements Managing quality tasks across hardware, systems, and suppliers/subcontractors Partnering with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production, and mobilization phases Conducting contract reviews and flowing down contract quality requirements to the quality team Participating in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans Maintaining effective relationships with DCMA/Customer quality teams

Requirements

STEM or related degree in engineering or business at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent experience/combined education
Ability to work on procurement quality tasks as they pertain to risk management or hardware development or manufacturing or suppliers / subcontractor management, and/ or customer support or anything else related.
Must possess a high-level of adaptability and have a proven ability to demonstrate focus achieving positive results.
Must be able to perform in a team and customer-focused work environment, maintaining effective communication with internal / external customers.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Generally has 3+ years of related experiences

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with the Lockheed Martin Quality systems
CAM certification
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
Ability to coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Programs, and Procurement on product quality issues and effective issue resolution.
Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex.
Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructional and procedures for inspection
Knowledge of Lockheed Martin processes, and procedures related to development and production (e.g. Non-conforming material management, etc.)
A strong process aptitude and demonstrated advocacy required, including proven technical ability and business judgment.
Previous Quality experience, interpreting and applying contractual and AS9100 / ISO90001 requirements
Previous experience performing Hardware Acceptance and DD250
Strong product and process knowledge
Excellent technical skills, communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated experience with supplier business level reporting measures and involvement
Demonstrated talent development and team building skills
High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals
Ability to travel 5% of the time
Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Leading the implementation and execution of program quality requirements
Managing quality tasks across hardware, systems, and suppliers/subcontractors
Partnering with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production, and mobilization phases
Conducting contract reviews and flowing down contract quality requirements to the quality team
Participating in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans
Maintaining effective relationships with DCMA/Customer quality teams