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Program Quality Engineer Sr - E3

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Hybrid
Littleton, CO, USA
96K-178K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Littleton, CO, USA
96K-178K Annually
Senior level
Leads quality engineering across the full program lifecycle, including proposals, contract reviews, development, production, and support. Establishes quality plans, budgets, audits, metrics, and risk-management processes; flows down requirements to suppliers; supports corrective actions and hardware/software quality activities; and maintains customer and DCMA relationships. Serves as the program Quality Lead and coordinates cross-functional quality teams.
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WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK 

Manages 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. Proficient in company policies. 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.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.



Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education. 
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance 
- Previous experience in Quality Engineering
- Understanding of basic Hardware and Software Quality processes
- Familiarity with Quality Management System (QMS) standards, i.e. AS9100. 

Desired Skills

- Ability to lead change in a fast-paced environment- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment-Supplier Quality experience 
- Experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps
- Experience with Atlassian Tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence)
- Experience implementing Quality metrics
- Auditing and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) skills
- Production an/or Hardware Quality experience
- MRB certification and experience dispositioning hardware defects (i.e. Q-Notes)
- Cost Account Management (CAM) certification
-Active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance 

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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