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Lockheed Martin

Program Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

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Description 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.

This position supports the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) as a Quality Engineer. Will utilize Quality Engineering methods and leadership to evaluate and initiate actions to identify and control sources of variation detrimental to quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Scope of responsibility also includes: support root cause, corrective and preventive action investigations/ decisions/ validations, integration tasks, along with area improvement strategy and planning. Candidate will assist various management, staff, vendors/suppliers, customers, and partners with initiatives to reengineer processes and methods to ensure compliance to customer contractual requirements and continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of cost, efficiency, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will play a key role in executing initiatives associated with the Quality organization.

Duties

Oversight of requirements implementation for assigned Safety & Mission Critical Item Suppliers

Developing program Quality Requirements

Managing databases and associated key business metrics

Managing business processes to measure and improve quality performance and update/improve departmental procedures as required.

Responsible and accountable for delivering effective methods and initiating improvements that will drive and improve overall quality performance.

Support/Conduct/coordinate process and product evaluations and assessments.

Support/Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations

Support the review and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) reports

Support various program process reviews

Support internal and external audits

Collaborate with stakeholders/counterparts from various functions to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Provide local customer interface

Travel may be required

Basic Qualifications

Degree in a technical discipline

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations.

Results focused with effective scheduling and organizational skills

Ability to adapt to changing environments while meeting customer requirements

Must have problem solving skills at a refined level

US citizenship required with ability to obtain a interim secret clearance

Desired Skills

QMRB Certification

Knowledge of SAP/ERP Systems

Experience effectively engaging with government customer representatives

Familiarity with MDA Mission Assurance Provisions (MAP) Revision C

Experience representing QA among internal and external stakeholders at technical reviews

Ability to analyze quality performance metrics and lead actions to address concerns

Experience working to identify and drive systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative, qualitative analytical capabilities to communicate and influence others in a concise, data driven manner.

A team player that can work with multiple disciplines in multi-functional organizations

Secret clearance

Bachelors or masters degree in a technical discipline with 2+ years of related quality engineering experience

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

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: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. 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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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