Program Quality Engineer Stf (Top Secret clearance required)

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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were 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 role you will:
Manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers.

Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.- Technical bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or a Masters degree or higher level degree
- Quality experience or equivalent in a test or production environment
- Proficiency with discrepancy documents in SAP or other databases/ anything similar
- Experience with quality or manufacturing engineering processes or policies and/or quality systems management requirements
- Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
- Must be a US Citizen- Familiarity with special processes and controls.
- Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black belt certifications.
- Experience directly engaging with customers.
- 9+ years of professional experience with a bachelors degree; or 7+ years of professional experience with a Masters degree