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Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Quality Engineer Associate Manager for a position based in either Highlands Ranch, CO, Valley Forge, PA, or Cape Canaveral, FL. This candidate will manage the team of Source Inspectors who operate in the Eastern Region of the US. The Quality professional will be responsible for leadership and performance within the Source Inspection discipline, including Quality process management, continuous improvement, talent development, training and knowledge continuity. The position may require working flexible hours and travel.
As the Quality Engineer Associate Manager, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of Soruce Inspection and as an Adviser for the Quality Acceleration team. This position requires that the candidate stay current with industry standards, solutions and leverage technology into Space. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supervision and leadership of Quality Professionals
- Ensure the team and processes adhere to AS9100 Quality Standards.
- Coordination of daily tasks inclusive of but not limited to source inspection, supplier surveillance, supplier improvement, root cause and corrective action, and data analytics.
- Coordination with program quality and supply chain management.
- Implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) best practices (AS9145)
- Continuous process improvement activities
- Willing to travel up to 25%
- Establish, revise, review and implement departmental policy and procedures.
Standard Job Description:
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.
