Job Number 666153BR Description:What We're Doing
We recognize that our success as a company depends on the talent, skills and expertise of our people and our ability to function as a tightly integrated team. We appreciate our diversity and believe that respect - for our colleagues, customers, partners, and all those with whom we interact - is an essential element of all positive and productive business relationships. The Work Program Quality within the Undersea Warfare market segment (USW). You will be responsible for leading Quality Program Team(s) (QPT). The QPT is led by Program Quality and consists of a lead from Product Quality, Engineering Quality, Supplier Quality, and operating excellence. The selected candidate will lead this team through program execution in a production environment, as well as possible future proposal efforts. They will also be the lead Quality interface to the Program Management Team and Customer Team. Responsibilities include: • Overall responsibility for program compliance and implementation of the quality management system requirements.
• Key interface for Quality with customer, including DCMA.
• Perform Contract Review to identify contract quality requirements and generating and ensuring implementation of a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) on the program consistent with those requirements.
• Partner with Program Management and Integrated Program Team (IPT) to provide proactive issue identification, causal analysis, mitigation, and preventive action.
• Identify risks and proactively work with the program team to document risks and help to develop and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
• Represent the Quality functional organization at program reviews, program staff meetings, etc.
• Establish and maintain Quality metrics that are utilized by the program team to monitor performance.
• Drive root cause analysis, and corrective actions as required.
• Communicate and escalate quality, customer satisfaction and program performance issues to the program team, functional / program managers and business leaders as necessary for timely resolution.
• Responsible for helping to improve CPAR scores for the Quality scope.
• Ensure realistic QA budgets and staffing are established for the Quality Program Team and cost commitments are met. Perform Cost Account Management (CAM) duties for assigned cost accounts. Please Note:
• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Who We Are
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organization operating in the Undersea Warfare market segment. Our team is dedicated to excellence in delivering high-quality results, and we are looking for an experienced leader to guide the Quality Program Team through proposal efforts, program startup, and implementation. Syracuse, NY is a vibrant and diverse city located in the heart of upstate New York. With a rich history and culture, there's always something to see and do in Syracuse. From the historic architecture and charming neighborhoods to the thriving arts scene and delicious food, there's something for everyone here. Visit Our Syracuse Site Virtually! Click Here! Who You Are You have a background in quality engineering and quality management within the defense industry, and also in a production/manufacturing environment. You possess leadership qualities, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your experience in contract review, risk management, and collaborative engagement with cross-functional teams. Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package Basic Qualifications:
- Quality engineering / quality management experience.
- Quality Auditing experience.
- Understanding of basic Hardware Quality processes.
- Understanding of basic Supplier Quality processes.
- Production, Manufacturing, Process Engineering experience.
- Experience leading projects or teams.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite of tools.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. This requires US Citizenship.
Desired Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication
Previous Program Quality Experience, QA, or Inspection
Project Management, Leadership and Delegation Abilities
Experience with ISO9001/AS9100
Risk Identification and Mitigation
Formal Causal Analysis Experience
Certified Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work most of their work schedule at the designated Lockheed Martin facility and may work part of their work schedule remotely. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $82,200 - $157,500 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $94,500 - $178,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First