Supplier Quality Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

56d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the LM Aero Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team, within the LM Aero Quality & Mission Success organization and reports to the Sr. Mgr. of F-35 Supplier Quality Integration. The selected candidate will lead Fort Worth and Marietta-based Factory Supplier Quality Engineers (FSQE) who integrate supplier performance improvements with in-house production support to achieve F-35 Program and LM Aero 100% Quality and On-Time-Delivery objectives. This leader will be responsible for: Serving, in coordination with the Sr. Mgr., as LM Aero interface between Program Office, Production, Engineering, Supplier, and Customer leadership to ensure commitment to and accountability for supplier quality and delivery performance. Balancing staffing and organizational structure shifts in response to F-35 production rate changes, increasing sustainment support needs, and associated supplier performance oversight requirements. Serving as the primary mentor and coach for the FSQE team, requiring adeptness at developing and energizing early career and veteran employees, and ensuring team activities are directly aligned with achieving Program quality and affordability objectives. Requires soft-skills and employee engagement approaches that drive a quality-focused mindset and culture within our team and out to our stakeholders. Collaborating with executive leadership at supplier sites and various functional stakeholders at LM Aero to solve technical and contractual issues, and drive supplier performance recovery and continuous improvement efforts. Scope of responsibility may include performance for external providers designated as Partners/Majors/Co-Producers and other focus suppliers whose performance is key to F-35 Program success. The selected candidate will also be responsible for: hiring, performance assessments, and other activities related to the management of team assignments. What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Requirements

Ability to identify systemic root cause and drive effective, lasting corrective action utilizing sound analytical capabilities to communicate and influence others in a concise, data-driven manner.
Demonstrated ability to conduct/coordinate process and product evaluations and assessments.
Experience in the fields of quality science, quality engineering, and subcontract management.
Project management/leadership experience with demonstrated success in achieving key objectives; ranging from tactical issue problem solving to strategic operational excellence.
Ability to respond to the challenges of a demanding, fast-paced production support environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field or equivalent direct work experience.
F-35 Program familiarization
Prior management or leader experience
Ability to understand F-35 engineering data packages including GD&T requirements, material and process specifications, and schematics.
Familiarity with the manufacturing and inspection techniques for one or more of the following types of parts: metallic machined or formed, composite laminate or bonded assemblies, electronic components, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
Work related experience with planning and executing AS9102 FAI based requirements.
Experience with Supplier Performance Management tools and processes.
Experience developing successful performance improvements plans (e.g. return-to-green plans, zero-defect plans, excellence plans).
Experience in leading or supporting large Change Management initiatives
Experience working at all levels of an organization
Understanding and experience with AS9100 based Quality Management System (QMS)
Experience maintaining productive relationships and interactions with Production Operations, Production Engineering, Design, Supply Chain Management, Customers (DCMA, JPO), and external Supplier executives
Understanding and experience with AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Lean Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Serving, in coordination with the Sr. Mgr., as LM Aero interface between Program Office, Production, Engineering, Supplier, and Customer leadership to ensure commitment to and accountability for supplier quality and delivery performance.
Balancing staffing and organizational structure shifts in response to F-35 production rate changes, increasing sustainment support needs, and associated supplier performance oversight requirements.
Serving as the primary mentor and coach for the FSQE team, requiring adeptness at developing and energizing early career and veteran employees, and ensuring team activities are directly aligned with achieving Program quality and affordability objectives.
Collaborating with executive leadership at supplier sites and various functional stakeholders at LM Aero to solve technical and contractual issues, and drive supplier performance recovery and continuous improvement efforts.
Scope of responsibility may include performance for external providers designated as Partners/Majors/Co-Producers and other focus suppliers whose performance is key to F-35 Program success.
hiring, performance assessments, and other activities related to the management of team assignments.