Quality Assurance Manager

Description: WHAT WE'RE DOING

This Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) position supporting maintenance, overhaul and repair (MRO) is located in Shelton, CT. The QAM is responsible for all aspects of quality supervision of inspection hourly associates for component, detail, processing and non-destructive inspection.

THE WORK

The position will report to the Shelton O&R Quality Manager in the RMS Sikorsky line of business. The QAM will be the primary site POC for daily operations support. The QAM will provide leadership to the site Quality Supervisors(QS) by supporting them with the following responsibilities:

• The QS are expected to read, understand, and drive employee performance by leveraging the tools available within the collective bargaining unit agreement.

• The QS are expected to drive and hold their employees accountable to the General Rules of Conduct.

• The QS are expected to have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all work, especially priorities, within their respective areas and provide daily status on progress.

• The QS are expected to manage the time and attendance records and balance overtime offerings.

• The QS are expected to review and react to hourly work force labor hour metrics.

• The QS are expected to drive team member adherence to ESH Cardinal Rules, 6S housekeeping standards, and FOD program standards.

• The QS are expected to identify training gaps and working with training personnel to close gaps.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Managing collaboration efforts with DCMA for contract statement of work compliance to the quality management system, non-conforming material, and corrective actions.

• Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Local 1150 leadership.

• Manage the strategic training and skill development of the hourly associates and supervisors.

• Manage the quality team tooling, equipment and facility needs. Work with leader on long term planning and capital requests.

• Supporting the execution and achievement of all applicable Lockheed Martin, RMS and RMS Sikorsky business objectives.

• Identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives in these areas that support the Quality Organization’s key performance measurements, vision and strategy

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

WHY JOIN US

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience with a proven track record of leading teams, developing talent, and driving results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Manufacturing in Aerospace or DOD working environment

• The ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks simultaneously is essential for success in this role.

• Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers.

Desired Skills:

• The ability to effectively deal with different personalities, work styles, and communication approaches is critical to building strong relationships and achieving goals.

• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills. Particularly being able to have hard conversations and address behaviors in a timely manner.

• Strong communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment.

• Knowledge of Sikorsky processes and procedures related to aircraft production (e.g. Non-conforming material management, etc.).

• Preferred Experience with workforce under Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Talent development and team building skills

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and drive change.

• Strong working knowledge of problem solving/root cause analysis and process management.

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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First