Job Description
Job Title:  Program Quality Engineer Stf - E4
Posting Start Date:  9/2/26
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WHAT WE'RE DOING

Lockheed Martin has a Quality Program Manager (QPM) role available within the Radar, Electronic Warfare & Acoustic Systems (REAS) Market Segment based in Syracuse, NY. The right candidate will be responsible to ensure Customer requirements are satisfied for all delivered products, documentation and services for assigned program(s). 

THE WORK

• The role of the QPM is to develop and implement the program’s Quality plan and lead the Quality team ensuring compliance to industry standards, contractual requirements and customer expectations.
• The QPM serves as the Quality Point of Contact (PoC) for the Program & leads the Quality Program Team – all aspects including Hardware Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Production Operations Quality – through all areas of the program / product lifecycle.
• QPM ensures communication and flow down of requirements to internal teams and external supply base.
• QPM may supplement Quality team surveillance as required.
• The QPM is also responsible to develop and manage the Quality budget for the program.
• QPM analyzes 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.
• Ensures Product Quality Assurance, Inspection and Auditor resources are in place to support surveillance activity and upcoming deliverables
• Flows Program and Quality related information to Quality Program Team (QPT)
• Provides/Presents Quality activity progress update and accomplishments in support of Program’s business rhythm.
• Reviews Quality data for trends (favorable or unfavorable) identifying need for action and delegating/performing root cause analyses as required
• Ensures documentation of program non-compliances and assignment of ownership to appropriate functions/individuals
• Drives non-compliance resolution with QPT members and other functions & ensures closure of all actions
• Communicates with DCMA and end-contract customers regarding upcoming joint customer events
• Collaborates with Engineering & Technology, Production Operations regarding process questions or changes. 

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. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you. 

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.
• Leadership skills and/or experience leading a team
• Root Cause and Corrective Action experience
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• 5+ years Quality/Engineering/Production/Process Engineering experience;
• Experience in multiple Quality disciplines
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Strong Customer Relationship Management ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous Program or Product Quality Experience or Program Management Experience
• Project Management, Leadership and Delegation Abilities.
• Familiarity with contract requirements and government flow downs
• Auditing experience
• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Cost Account Manager (CAM)

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.