Description:Space 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.

in this position you will:

• Lead and mentor quality assurance staff consisting of Quality Engineers and technical teammates.

• Ensures the quality, compliance, and on-time delivery of products throughout the supply chain by managing supplier performance, enforcing quality standards, and implementing corrective actions.

• Lead the evaluation and approval of suppliers and monitor key performance indicators.

• Develop strategy to lead assessments and onsite audits to ensure compliance.

• Lead the development of recovery plans for supplier accountability and process improvement activities.

• Collaborates with program management, engineering, supply chain, and government customer on quality related issues.

• Monitor metrics to assure compliance, accountability, and risk mitigation.

• Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality engineering, Procurement Engineering or related field

• Active Secret Clearance

• Proven experience in quality engineering and management. Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

• Understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, Root Cause Analysis (8D)

• Strategic Thinking, Independent decision-making , Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal Skills.

* Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high performing technical teams; experience conducting performance reviews.

• Ability to manage complex supplier relationships.

• Prior experience managing distributed/remote QA teams.

• Ability to travel
Desired Skills:
Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.
Basic knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Basic understanding of Aerospace Supply Chain process and regulatory flow downs.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First