Program Quality Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Quality Lead for Orion program support. The role spans from initiation through completion, focusing on safety, mission assurance and NASA deliverables. You will manage non-conformances, dashboards, CAPA, and executive reporting, interfacing with DCMA and customers.

Qualifications include a technical Bachelor’s degree, strong data and trend analysis, root-cause resolution, and the ability to work across hardware, software, and suppliers. US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline or equivalent.
• Experience using quality metrics to drive action plans.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Weekend and 2nd shift availability for mission critical support.
• Proficient with documenting and tracking non-conformances.
• Quality and manufacturing technical experience.
• Data analysis and trend management experience.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality requirements across programs from initiation to completion.
• Lead design, development, production and mobilization quality activities.
• Review contracts and cascade quality requirements to teams and suppliers.
• Maintain quality budgets and cost commitments.
• Participate in program reviews and risk/opportunity boards.
• Maintain DCMA/Customer quality relationships and dashboards.
• Create and maintain executive level analytics and reporting.
• Support corrective action processes and CAPA progress.

Skills

Quality metrics

Data analysis

Engineering drawings

US Citizenship

Tableau dashboards

Nonconformance handling

Root cause analysis

Project management tools

Quality systems

Export controls/ITAR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Tableau

SAP

EPDM

P2P

APRISO

Job description

Long 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 Will Be Directly Supporting The Orion Program Senior Manager For The Initiation Through Completion And By Driving, But Not Limited To, The Below Priorities

• Program level Safety & Mission Assurance & NASA Customer Deliverables
• Non-conformance and Open Item Management & Cross-Program Engagement
• Create and Maintain Centralized NC Repository, Dashboards and reporting
• Corrective Action Board Oversight & Trend/Root Cause Analytics
• Produce standardized weekly/monthly NC analytics reports for program managers, senior leadership, and customers, highlighting key trends, root‑cause insights, and CAPA progress.
• Prepare executive briefings and visual storyboards for senior leadership reviews, emphasizing actionable intelligence and risk mitigation status.
• Orion Quality Performance Data Review & Respective Action Plan Creations
• Weekly Significant Item / Item of Interest Communications
• NASA/DCMA Customer Engagement & Request Resolution
• Programmatic Cost Account Management Engagement

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 degree from an accredited college in technical discipline (e.g. engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g. math, physics, software, etc.).
• Proven experience utilizing quality metrics and data to generate and follow through measureable action plans.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to support weekend and 2nd shift as needed for mission critical support.
• Possess a strong use of computer systems related to documenting and tracking non-conformances.
• Ability to achieve and maintain certification in technical skills as required by the role.
• Quality and Manufacturing technical experience.
• Data Analysis / trend management experience.
• US Citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• Experienced with Preliminary Review (PR) and Material Review Board (MRB).
• Experience generating Tableau dashboards or utilizing other software systems to develop and maintain quality metrics.
• Demonstrated ability presenting to senior level leadership and customers
• Current QMRB certification is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonconformance handling and disposition.
• Experience in Design/Test Readiness/Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
• Significant knowledge of Quality Systems and Processes (inclusive of AS9100 audit experience).
• Significant government (DCMA/DOD/NASA) relations experience.
• Significant experience in SAP operating systems, Automation Framework, EPDM, P2P, and/or APRISO
• Ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules
• Experience with human spaceflight NASA/DCMA customers
• Experience with spacecraft processing.
• Ability to develop performance metrics and take appropriate action
• Experience with program management and project management tools
• Understanding of export control and ITAR requirements for working with international suppliers
• Experience with working in an ATLO environment
• Significant experience with Root Cause Corrective Action analysis
• Current RCCA certification is a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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, and 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.