Quality Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

10d•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. 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. in this position you will: Lead and mentor quality assurance staff consisting of Quality Engineers and technical teammates. Ensures the quality, compliance, and on-time delivery of products throughout the supply chain by managing supplier performance, enforcing quality standards, and implementing corrective actions. Lead the evaluation and approval of suppliers and monitor key performance indicators. Develop strategy to lead assessments and onsite audits to ensure compliance. Lead the development of recovery plans for supplier accountability and process improvement activities. Collaborates with program management, engineering, supply chain, and government customer on quality related issues. Monitor metrics to assure compliance, accountability, and risk mitigation. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quality engineering, Procurement Engineering or related field
Active Secret Clearance
Proven experience in quality engineering and management.
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
Understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, Root Cause Analysis (8D)
Strategic Thinking, Independent decision-making , Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal Skills.
Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high performing technical teams; experience conducting performance reviews.
Ability to manage complex supplier relationships.
Prior experience managing distributed/remote QA teams.
Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.
Basic knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
Basic understanding of Aerospace Supply Chain process and regulatory flow downs.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor quality assurance staff consisting of Quality Engineers and technical teammates.
Ensures the quality, compliance, and on-time delivery of products throughout the supply chain by managing supplier performance, enforcing quality standards, and implementing corrective actions.
Lead the evaluation and approval of suppliers and monitor key performance indicators.
Develop strategy to lead assessments and onsite audits to ensure compliance.
Lead the development of recovery plans for supplier accountability and process improvement activities.
Collaborates with program management, engineering, supply chain, and government customer on quality related issues.
Monitor metrics to assure compliance, accountability, and risk mitigation.
Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements.
Develops strategies to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity.