Description:
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Manager for a position in Grand Prairie, TX to manage Quality Management System personnel and processes. The overall objective is to ensure all manufactured product meets or exceeds design and process requirements.
In addition, the selected applicant will also promote and suggest improvements to Quality and Manufacturing processes which aid in promoting continuous improvement activities. The individual will be responsible for Quality Assurance Management for specified Dallas operation site quality areas and their respective Inspectors and Quality Engineers. This team provides support for multiple production and development programs.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
-Managing Quality Assurance capital, organizational and manpower budgets to ensure that budgets are met.
-Driving improvements to Quality Engineering and Inspection processes to reduce touch time and increase efficiency.
-Serving as the primary Quality contact between Dallas Manufacturing areas, off sites, supported programs, internal compliance group and DCMA.
-Championing Quality concepts across all functional groups to promote a Quality approach to system improvements.
-Acting as the liaison between Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, and Industrial Engineering to ensure that a multifunctional team approach is taken to produce the highest quality product.
-Driving the Quality mindset throughout the multifunctional disciplines, promote and teach Quality approaches to all efforts.
-Driving one company, one team philosophy through communication and personal behavior.
-Driving continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma tool sets.
-Additional Job Functions and Task Assignments are received in objective oriented terms and provides guidance to subordinates based on organizational goals and company policy. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization's objectives, schedules, and financial goals.
Why Join us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
From onsite, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
Discover Grand Prairie, TX
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree in STEM field or equivalent experience/combined education
-Experienced Leader in Quality Assurance Processes, Practices and Procedures related to DOD contracts.
-Strong understanding and working knowledge of a union represented workplace.
-Strong understanding and working knowledge of MFC SAP and Apriso functions relative to the MRB process and the processing of hardware through the manufacturing and inspection steps in a factory environment.
-Skilled in interpersonal communication which facilitates execution of cross functional goals.
-Skilled in driving the development and implementation of process improvements and quality systems in manufacturing processes.
-Strong interpersonal skills that promote teamwork across multiple functions and motivate support personal to achieve common goals.
-Experience in the Quality Control environment of a manufacturing facility.
Desired Skills:
-Bachelors degree in STEM field or higher preferred.
-ASQ Certified Quality Manager.
-ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
-Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
