Program Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Requisition ID: 10329ERP Eligible?: NoERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: NoType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: SecretPay Transparency: $106,600.00 - $198,000.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: SpaceBusiness Unit: SpaceStandard Job DescriptionSpace 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.The candidate will work with the Program Quality Team supporting Development Quality for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Program as a Senior Program Quality Engineer. This meaningful role will help develop and lead execution of various Quality projects and support efforts for the THAAD Program. Under minimal direction, the ideal candidate will utilize Quality Engineering methods to evaluate and initiate actions to identify and control sources of variation detrimental to quality, cost, and schedule targets. Emphasis will be placed on validation of key process capability.Scope of responsibility also includes: lead root cause, corrective and preventive action investigations/ decisions/ validations, actions, integration tasks, along with area improvement strategy and planning. The candidate will assist various management, staff, vendors/ suppliers, customers, and partners with initiatives to optimize processes and methods to ensure compliance to customer contractual requirements and continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of cost, efficiency, Quality Assurance, and customer satisfaction.Responsibilities will include but are not be limited to:• Lead lab floor activities – review manufacturing work instructions, perform hardware inspections, witness test activity, generate non conformance documentation, and conduct regular floor walks• Develop & cascade program quality requirements flow down to supply chain, mapping to requirements and contractual milestones• Manage quality data and associated key business metrics• Support supplier Quality Management System (QMS) audits, assess special process compliance, and issue audit findings with required corrective actions.• Run business processes to measure and improve quality performance and update/ improve departmental procedures as the need arises• Responsible and accountable for delivering effective methods and initiating improvements that will drive and improve overall quality performance• Conduct/ coordinate process and product evaluations and assessments• Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations• Review and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) reports• Collaborate with leaders from various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement• Support Quality contributions of Proposals and Control Account Management efforts• Provide local Customer interface• Mentor and guide less senior personnel• Travel may be requiredBasic Qualifications• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college in technical discipline, (e.g., Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering) or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.).• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and basic computer skills• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment• Self starter with the ability to work autonomously• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance required• US Citizenship requiredDesired Skills•Experience with Quality processes and procedures• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA)• Experience interacting with internal and external customers• Experience in developing and reporting quality metrics • SAP/ERP and SharePoint experience• Familiarity with Material Review Boards (MRB) and Failure Review Boards (FRB)• Experience with Aerospace hardware• Green Belt Trained/Certified• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement• Data records management experience • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional and program organizations-Experience working with different program life cycles• Experience working with manufacturing work instructions and suppliers• Experience working with AS9100/ ISO 9000 standards• Counterfeit material prevention • Experience with design improvements, design for manufacturability, corrective action boards-Quality Requirements Flow-down• Analytical problem solving & root cause determination• Risk based decision making & mitigation planning• Leadership, mentorship & collaborative teamwork• Active Secret clearancePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (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.