Program Quality Eng Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Staff Quality Engineer for the LRHW program. You will lead quality engineering efforts across design, procurement, and production, establishing mission assurance plans and guiding teams to reduce variation and cost.

You will analyze data, drive corrective actions, and partner with engineering and supply chain to ensure the highest standards of quality and schedule adherence. A Secret clearance is required. Travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (engineering, math, physics, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, or specifications.
• Experience leading or performing root cause analyses and driving corrective actions.
• Ability to manage projects and lead process improvements; capable of obtaining a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and drive effective corrective action to improve processes.
• Analyze quality metrics to detect actionable trends and improve outcomes.
• Develop mission assurance requirements and guide engineering to meet them.
• Shape an overall process-improvement strategy to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering to review, edit, and approve drawings and requirements.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Quality to strengthen supplier performance and quality.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Engineering

Process Improvement

Drawing interpretation

Project leadership

Supply Chain Collaboration

Proposal estimation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Long Description

Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Program Quality Eng Sr Stf - E5

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. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

This position supports the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program and related hypersonic programs as a Senior Staff level Quality Engineer. In this role, you will perform as a quality engineer within the rapidly growing Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) business. You will bring expereince to the team to provide proactive actions and results. You will analyze processes and drive actions that reduce variation and improve consistency across engineering, procurement, production, and quality processes. You will establish the core quality assurance requirements and mission assurance plans on these missions or coach others on how to do so. You will support the Program Quailty Senior Manager with proposal development.

You 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.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Lead root cause analysis and drive effective corrective action to improve processes
• Analyze and generate quality metrics that might detect actionable trends in our processes
• Develop core program mission assurance requirements and guide engineering counterparts to meet those requirements
• Shape and lead process improvement strategy to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Engineering counterparts to review, edit, and approve drawings
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Quality to proactively shape our supply chain requirements and improve supplier performance
• Develop proposal estimates for Quality Support
• Travel up to 25% may be required

The individual in this role must have a strong commitment to process improvement and be capable of balancing multiple projects and priorities. You will be dedicated to the critical responsibility of doing “what’s right” for the product and our customers at all times. Striving for excellence in every detail will be our final line of defense in ensuring a successful mission. A continuous improvement mindset, focus on product quality, and the ability to work effectively with a team are key.

Standard Job Description

Manages the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, biology).
• Possess ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, or work instructions, or specifications.
• Ability to manage a project or lead process improvement
• Ability to drive closure or resolve technical issues or challenges
• Demonstrates thorough attention to detail
• Experienced leading or conducting Root Cause Analysis
• Experience in prioritizing workload to meet program objectives
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance

Desired Skills

• Green Belt Trained and certified
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing and quality optimization in a production environment
• Knowledge of PR/MRB process
• Control Account Management (CAM) experience/certification
• Proposal Experience
• Supplier Quality Experience
• Experience with data analytics to report trends and achieve results
• Experience with Army missile systems
• Prior team lead or project lead experience
• 8+ years of related experience
• Secret clearance
• Ambitious high performer

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.