Supplier Quality Engineering Associate Manager

Supplier Quality Engineering Associate ManagerThis position is part of the LM Aero Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team, within the LM Aero Quality & Mission Success organization and reports to the Sr. Mgr. of F-35 Supplier Quality Integration. The selected candidate will lead Fort Worth-based Factory Supplier Quality Engineers (FSQE) who integrate supplier performance improvements with in-house production support to achieve F-35 Program and LM Aero 100% Quality and On-Time-Delivery objectives. This leader will be responsible for:Serving, in coordination with the Sr. Mgr., as LM Aero interface between Program Office, Production, Engineering, Supplier, and Customer leadership to ensure commitment to and accountability for supplier quality and delivery performance.Balancing staffing and organizational structure shifts in response to F-35 production rate changes, increasing sustainment support needs, and associated supplier performance oversight requirements.Serving as the primary mentor and coach for the FSQE team, requiring adeptness at developing and energizing early career and veteran employees, and ensuring team activities are directly aligned with achieving Program quality and affordability objectives. Requires soft-skills and employee engagement approaches that drive a quality-focused mindset and culture within our team and out to our stakeholders.Collaborating with executive leadership at supplier sites and various functional stakeholders at LM Aero to solve technical and contractual issues, and drive supplier performance recovery and continuous improvement efforts.Scope of responsibility may include performance for external providers designated as focus suppliers whose performance is key to F-35 Program success.The selected candidate will also be responsible for hiring, performance assessments, and other activities related to the management of team assignments.Desired Skills• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field or equivalent direct work experience.• F-35 Program familiarization• Prior management or lead experience• Ability to understand F-35 engineering data packages including GD&T requirements, material and process specifications, and schematics.• Familiarity with the manufacturing and inspection techniques for one or more of the following types of parts: metallic machined or formed, composite laminate or bonded assemblies, electronic components, pneumatic or hydraulic components.• Work related experience with planning and executing AS9102 FAI based requirements.• Experience with Supplier Performance Management tools and processes.• Experience developing successful performance improvements plans (e.g. return-to-green plans, zero-defect plans, excellence plans).• Experience in leading or supporting change management initiatives• Experience working at all levels of an organization• Understanding and experience with AS9100 based Quality Management System (QMS)• Experience maintaining productive relationships and interactions with Production Operations, Production Engineering, Design, Supply Chain Management, Customers (DCMA, JPO), and external Supplier executives• Understanding and experience with AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)• Lean Six Sigma certificationOther Important InformationBy 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 RemotelyOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedule4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekSecurity ClearanceThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.SecretLMCareers Business UnitAERONAUTICS COMPANYDepartmentSQM200:FW F35 SQM SUPPLIER QUAL INTEGJob ClassQA/Test and InspectionJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalCity, StateFort Worth-TXCityFort WorthZip76108VirtualNoRelocation/Housing Stipend AvailablePossibleReq TypeFull-TimeDirect/IndirectDirectAt 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.EEOLockheed 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.National Pay StatementPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.Premium Pay StatementPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $114,700 - $198,720. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.