Description:Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire control is seeking a Program Quality Engineer (PQE) to support our Santa Barbara, CA location. This individual will lead all quality aspects of designated program(s) and report to the Quality Engineering Manager.
The PQE owns and enacts all aspects of the program's quality plan, ensuring compliance to industry standards, contractual requirements and customer expectations. They serve as the single focal point for Quality & Mission Success (Customer, Program Management, Functions) and lead all aspects including supplier quality, process engineering, and production operations, through all areas of the program/product lifecycle. The PQE ensures communication and flow down of requirements to internal teams and external supply base and may supplement quality team surveillance as required. They analyze quality performance data (manufacturing data, engineering design metrics), identifies recurring issues, drives root cause analysis and corrective actions, and raises quality performance issues to senior leadership, as needed.
What You Will Be Doing
- Ensures Quality Engineering, Inspection, and Auditor resources are in place to support surveillance activity and upcoming deliverables
- Flows Program and Quality related information to the Integrated Program Team (IPT)
- Reviews Quality data for trends (favorable or unfavorable) and performs root cause analysis as needed
- Collaborates with Engineering & Technology and Production Operations regarding process questions or changes
- Owns quality reviews for design and process changes on program(s) under ownership
- Provides Quality activity progress update and accomplishments in support of business rhythm
This position may require up to 10% overtime annually in support of program execution
For a level 3, we typically look for a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree, or equivalent experience/combined education.
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.
For this onsite role, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
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Global DEI. Discover Santa Barbara Basic Qualifications:STEM Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college
Quality or Development or Production or Process Engineering experience
Project Management Skills
Root Cause and Corrective Action Facilitation Experience
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (This requires US Citizenship)
Desired Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication
Wafer and FPA Processing
Previous Program or Product Quality Experience
Project Management, Leadership, and Delegation Abilities
ISO9001/AS9100 experience
Risk Identification and Mitigation
Formal Causal Analysis Experience
Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt
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 KnowExpression 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $64,400 - $123,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $74,000 - $139,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
