Quality Engineering Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead Production Quality across Bay Area operations, including the Advanced Technology Center in Palo Alto, the California Electronics Center in Sunnyvale, and Ignite. You will supervise Quality Engineers and Inspectors, drive ISO 9001 and AS9100 readiness, and partner with programs, customers, and DCMA to ensure top-quality hardware.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a technical field, has 14+ years in quality, proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading quality teams in aerospace/space manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 and quality standards.
• Experience with test planning and non-conformance handling.
• Familiarity with supplier quality and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality functions and staff within Production Quality.
• Lead QA Engineers and Inspectors across design, material, production, and testing.
• Coordinate with LOBs/Programs, DCMA, and customers on quality issues.
• Oversee investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive ISO 9001 & AS9100 readiness and internal/external audits.

Skills

Quality engineering leadership

ISO 9001/AS9100

Root cause analysis

DCMA experience

Hardware quality

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

QMS/Quality Systems

Job description

Standard Job 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.

Standard Job 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.

Production Quality Assurance (PQA) has an opportunity for a Quality Engineering Manager to support Bay Area Production Operations including the Advanced Technology Center located at the Palo Alto facility, California Electronics Center (CEC) located in Sunnyvale, and Ignite. The PQA team onsite is responsible for all assembly, fabrication, manufacturing as well as integration and test of a wide array of hardware and providing operational support to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Quality functions and staff within the Production Quality organization for both represented and non-represented employees
• Supervise, lead, & direct Quality Engineers & Quality Inspectors who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products.
• Collaborate with Lines of Business (LOBs)/Programs, DCMA, Customer Representatives, as well as the Engineering, Program Quality, Production, Mission Success, and Major Functional Organizations (MFOs) on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.
• Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.
• Lead Quality teams to ensure preparations for ISO 9001 & AS9100 that will lead to no findings or observations in internal and external audits.

Manages those who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering field), equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education
• Previous leadership experience in a related discipline (e.g. Quality Engineering, System Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration & Test)
• Demonstrated experience working with environmental testing at various levels of spacecraft or missile lifecycle
• Experienced with Peer Review (PR), Quality Material Review Board (QMRB) and subject matter expert in executing test planning, hardware processing, and non-conformance processing including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Knowledge of Quality systems/processes and knowledge of external quality standards such as ISO9001 and/or AS9100.
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills

• 14+ years of technical experience in a quality engineering production/manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams, Enterprise Operations and experience supporting/working multiple priorities with the skill to motivate and engage workforce at all levels
• Proven leadership to drive change through affordability initiatives
• Experience working with DCMA and other government customer support organizations
• Experience with using metrics and other means to critically assess organization, measure performance, and take corrective action
• Active SECRET clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $161300.00 - $299500.00

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, 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.