Quality Engineering Senior Manager

Lockheed Martin•Cape Canaveral, FL

20h•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. This leadership position presents a rare opportunity to work at Florida’s Space Coast alongside our Navy and NASA customer partners to field a number of future strategic systems supporting national defense and future space exploration. The selected candidate will report to the LM Space Safety & Quality (S&QA) Integration, Test, & Delivery (ITD) Director with core focus on delivery of product to meet our customer mission needs. The selected leader will drive a culture of accountability and work with program Mission Assurance partners in achieving mission success. Responsibilities include leading several teams of Inspectors, Quality Analysts, and Quality Engineering personnel in the development, test and operation of Flight Hardware and Surface Ground Equipment in support of the US Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program and the Orion Crew Module program located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Titusville, FL. Interface will include leadership to Quality team members ensuring support to various organizations including: Engineering, Test Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, and customers to include the Navy Program office, DCMA, NASA, and Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU). The leader will collaborate with and receive direction from executive Quality Management to ensure FBM and Space Quality objectives and commitments are achieved. This leader will also have responsibility and oversite for teams located at the U.S. Navy Strategic Weapons Facilities (SWFs), specifically SWFLANT and SWFPAC. Benefits of Employment: To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin strives for a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.)
Prior coded leader experience with personnel management in Operations, Quality, or other technical discipline
Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills to include collaboration with internal and external customers
Strong executive presence with experience presenting to company executives
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a technical discipline or business management
Experience operating within a structured Quality Management System (i.e. AS9100), and associated quality processes/standards
Experience with change management building a culture of accountability
Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to coordinate with numerous internal and external organizations
In-depth knowledge of FBM or Orion practices and processes
Basic understanding of Ground Support Equipment, both Electrical and Mechanical
Experience building relationships with DCMA and U.S. Government customers
Demonstrated strong team building skills
Ability to travel to team locations as required (<20%)

Responsibilities

Leading several teams of Inspectors, Quality Analysts, and Quality Engineering personnel in the development, test and operation of Flight Hardware and Surface Ground Equipment in support of the US Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program and the Orion Crew Module program located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Titusville, FL.
Interface will include leadership to Quality team members ensuring support to various organizations including: Engineering, Test Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, and customers to include the Navy Program office, DCMA, NASA, and Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU).
Collaborate with and receive direction from executive Quality Management to ensure FBM and Space Quality objectives and commitments are achieved.
Responsibility and oversite for teams located at the U.S. Navy Strategic Weapons Facilities (SWFs), specifically SWFLANT and SWFPAC.