• Job Description

  Req#: 692917BR

  Basic Qualifications

  • 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 and the ability to identify key stakeholders for collaboration and project execution.
  • Ability to respond to the challenges of a demanding, fast-paced production support environment.

  Job Code/Title

  L1584:Quality Engineer Asc Mgr

  Job Description

  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-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 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.

  Desired skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent direct work experience.
  • F-35 Program familiarization
  • Prior management or lead 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 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

  Other Important Information

  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

  Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

  Select the Telework classification for this position

  Employee will work on-site full-time

  Shift

  First

  Work Schedule Information

  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.

  Work Schedule

  4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

  Security Clearance Information

  This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

  Security Clearance

  Secret

  LMCareers Business Unit

  AERONAUTICS COMPANY

  Department

  SQM200:FW F35 SQM SUPPLIER QUAL INTEG

  Job Class

  QA/Test and Inspection

  Job Category

  Experienced Professional

  City, State

  Fort Worth-TX

  City

  Fort Worth

  Zip

  76108

  Virtual

  no

  Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

  Possible

  Req Type

  Full-Time

  Direct/Indirect

  Direct

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  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.

  EEO

  Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
  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.

  National Pay Statement

  Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.

  Premium Pay Statement

  Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $114,700 - $198,720. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.

• About the company

  Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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