Associate Manager - Quality Engineering Machine Shop -Orlando, FL
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL, United States
Description
You will be the Machine Shop Quality Engineering Associate Manager for the Orlando, FL team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality products are delivered to our customers by developing and implementing robust inspection methodologies and processes in our high‑precision machine shop.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Machine Shop Quality Engineering Associate Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Quality Engineers and team members who drive quality excellence in our machine shop, leveraging your expertise in machining and inspection to identify and mitigate risks, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize quality processes.
Leading a team of Quality Engineers and team members to develop and implement inspection methodologies and processes, including CMM programs.
Reviewing documentation to ensure internal and external manufacturing processes meet quality standards.
Analyzing and resolving process issues, from basic to complex.
Leading corrective action meetings and collaborating with teams to identify trends and resolve problems.
Participating in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards to ensure effective disposition of non‑conforming hardware.
Conducting assessments and audits to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering drawings, procedures, and ISO‑9001 / AS9100.
Evaluating design assurance activities and production process methodology to prevent impacts on production velocity and quality.
Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality‑related issues.
Utilizing lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
Making final decisions on product acceptability.
Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and results‑driven leader who is passionate about quality excellence. As a successful candidate, you will have a strong background in quality engineering, machining, and inspection, with experience leading teams and driving process improvements. You will be an effective communicator, able to interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel, and have a proven track record of analyzing and resolving complex process issues. If you are a motivated and innovative leader who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Basic Qualifications
STEM degree at Bachelor level or above or equivalent combined education/experience.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Quality engineering experience with an emphasis on machining and inspection.
Knowledge and understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
First Article Inspection (FAI) experience.
Special process engineering experience.
Experience as a team lead, facilitator, and communicator.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
Experience in making risk‑based data‑driven decisions.
Experience implementing material review boards and dispositioning non‑conformances.
Desired Skills
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) expertise.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming experience.
SAP application experience.
Advanced knowledge of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management Systems.
Security Clearance Statement
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level
Secret
Experience Level
Experienced Professional
Business Unit
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Career Area
QA/Test and Inspection
Shift
First
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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You will be the Machine Shop Quality Engineering Associate Manager for the Orlando, FL team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality products are delivered to our customers by developing and implementing robust inspection methodologies and processes in our high‑precision machine shop.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Machine Shop Quality Engineering Associate Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Quality Engineers and team members who drive quality excellence in our machine shop, leveraging your expertise in machining and inspection to identify and mitigate risks, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize quality processes.
Leading a team of Quality Engineers and team members to develop and implement inspection methodologies and processes, including CMM programs.
Reviewing documentation to ensure internal and external manufacturing processes meet quality standards.
Analyzing and resolving process issues, from basic to complex.
Leading corrective action meetings and collaborating with teams to identify trends and resolve problems.
Participating in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards to ensure effective disposition of non‑conforming hardware.
Conducting assessments and audits to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering drawings, procedures, and ISO‑9001 / AS9100.
Evaluating design assurance activities and production process methodology to prevent impacts on production velocity and quality.
Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality‑related issues.
Utilizing lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
Making final decisions on product acceptability.
Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and results‑driven leader who is passionate about quality excellence. As a successful candidate, you will have a strong background in quality engineering, machining, and inspection, with experience leading teams and driving process improvements. You will be an effective communicator, able to interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel, and have a proven track record of analyzing and resolving complex process issues. If you are a motivated and innovative leader who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Basic Qualifications
STEM degree at Bachelor level or above or equivalent combined education/experience.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Quality engineering experience with an emphasis on machining and inspection.
Knowledge and understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
First Article Inspection (FAI) experience.
Special process engineering experience.
Experience as a team lead, facilitator, and communicator.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
Experience in making risk‑based data‑driven decisions.
Experience implementing material review boards and dispositioning non‑conformances.
Desired Skills
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) expertise.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming experience.
SAP application experience.
Advanced knowledge of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management Systems.
Security Clearance Statement
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level
Secret
Experience Level
Experienced Professional
Business Unit
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Career Area
QA/Test and Inspection
Shift
First
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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