Program Quality Engineering Manager

F-35 Program Quality Engineering Manager

This position is part of the LM Aero Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) organization and supports the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. As the F-35 Program Quality Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will include :

• Lead and manage a team of quality professionals to ensure the effective execution of quality functions to include quality records / data quality, variation management, metrics & data analytics and product quality through customer delivery.
• Serving, in coordination with the Sr. Mgr, as the F-35 Quality interface between Program Office, Production Operations and Customer leadership to ensure commitment to and accountability for quality performance.
• Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems, including AS9100 and other relevant standards.
• Support the overall F-35 Quality organization in leading strategic initiatives spanning build areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production Operations, Supply Chain / Supplier Quality Management, Configuration Management, etc., to ensure quality requirements are integrated into product design, production, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, six sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.
• Manage budget, staffing, and resource allocation plans to ensure effective use of resources and achievement of program / quality objectives.
• Foster a culture of Quality excellence, encouraging employee engagement and development to enable success in meeting program goals.

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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 :

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.