Program Quality Engineer Sr.

Lockheed Martin•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our outstanding people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our creative skills and experiences to craft, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that encourages employees to think big, perform with perfection and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you! The LE2 Program Quality Engineer will support the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Quality Program in Denver, CO at the Jamaica Street Campus. This opportunity, as the LE2 Program Quality Engineer, will be responsible for the overall implementation, maintenance, and compliance to quality and program requirements. This role 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. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented, 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 Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm. Must be a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities within a team environment and meet documented schedule commitments. Ideal candidate to have prior experience presenting to various internal organizations and customers. Experience in application of 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. 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. As a successful member of the team that delivers exceptional results, you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to develop rapport with multiple internal and external partners.

Requirements

Technical bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or a Masters degree
Quality experience or experience in a test or production environment
Proficiency with discrepancy documents or SAP or other databases
Experience with quality or manufacturing engineering processes or policies and/or quality systems management requirements
Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

3+ years of Quality Experience
Masters degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt or higher certification
Familiar with other FBM related discrepancy documents/processes
Knowledgeable regarding audit processes
Experience engaging with external government customers
Experience in a missile processing environment
Familiarity with missile hardware, processes, systems, enterprise requirements and command media
Understanding the ability to apply T9001, Technical Program Management Requirements
Experienced with non-conformance (PR/MRB) requirements and systems
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with data analytics to report trends and achieve results, drive improvements and efficiencies
Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall implementation, maintenance, and compliance to quality and program requirements.
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.
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.
Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented, 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 Customer quality relationship.
Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.
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.
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.