Description:WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.
WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.
THE WORK
Army Air Force Program Quality Engineering Team is looking for a highly motivated, creative individual to provide direct support to the Army Air Force Program. The successful candidate will be interacting cross functionally and providing guidance with respect to Army Air Force products, working out of the Stratford, CT facility. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of Program Quality for the aircraft being produced along with direct customer communications. FAR requirements working knowledge will be needed to aid in the build and delivery of aircraft. Responsible for developing and participating in customer and executive level briefings to provide insight and status on program activities. This position requires coordination with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Management on product quality and effective issue resolution. Candidates for this position should possess strong product and process knowledge, excellent technical skills, adept with desktop PC applications and information systems, and effective communication and presentation skills.
The selected individual may be required to work outside the core working hours to support customer needs.
Other activities and assignments as required.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.
WHY JOIN US
We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees’ diverse personal needs.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering related discipline or equivalent Experience.
Experienced leader with 6+ years in various Quality positions with increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment.
Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers.
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and drive change.
Strong working knowledge of problem solving/root cause analysis and process management.
Desired skills are the additional skills that help narrow down a qualified candidate list.
Desired Skills:
A self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision required.
Master’s Degree in Business or Engineering related discipline.
Program Quality Management and Quality Engineering experience.
Experienced in implementing and maintaining AS9100-certified Quality Management Systems.
Experienced in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 / AS9100-certified Quality Management Systems.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with FAR regulations and requirements.
Experience working with Sikorsky helicopter products along with previous work experience in a production/manufacturing environment and Flight Hangar.
Working knowledge of DOD contract requirements.
Working knowledge of Aircraft logbooks and manuals.
Experience in root cause analysis, mistake proofing, project management, and technical writing skills.
Strong communication skills including the ability to interface effectively with executive leadership on strategic and tactical issues affecting the quality of products delivered.
Must possess effective communication (written and verbal) where you are able to structure, prepare and deliver compelling and clear communications.
Demonstrated knowledge of MS office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
