**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 role you will:
- Leading the implementation and execution of program quality requirements
- Managing quality tasks across hardware, systems, and suppliers/subcontractors
- Partnering with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production, and mobilization phases
- Conducting contract reviews and flowing down contract quality requirements to the quality team
- Participating in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans
- Maintaining effective relationships with DCMA/Customer quality teams
**Basic Qualifications:**
STEM or related degree in engineering or business at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent experience/combined education
Ability to work on procurement quality tasks as they pertain to risk management or hardware development or manufacturing or suppliers / subcontractor management, and/ or customer support or anything else related\.
Must possess a high\-level of adaptability and have a proven ability to demonstrate focus achieving positive results\.
Must be able to perform in a team and customer\-focused work environment, maintaining effective communication with internal / external customers\.
Must be a U\.S\. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance\.
**Desired Skills:**
Ability to work with the Lockheed Martin Quality systems
CAM certification
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification or ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate \(CQIA\)
Ability to coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Programs, and Procurement on product quality issues and effective issue resolution\.
Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex\.
Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructional and procedures for inspection
Knowledge of Lockheed Martin processes, and procedures related to development and production \(e\.g\. Non\-conforming material management, etc\.\)
A strong process aptitude and demonstrated advocacy required, including proven technical ability and business judgment\.
Previous Quality experience, interpreting and applying contractual and AS9100 / ISO90001 requirements
Previous experience performing Hardware Acceptance and DD250
Strong product and process knowledge Excellent technical skills, communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated experience with supplier business level reporting measures and involvement
Demonstrated talent development and team building skills
High energy, self\-starting, team player who achieves goals
Ability to travel 5% of the time
Active Secret clearance
Generally has 3\+ years of related experiences
**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