{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ff79869610d3678df6bdb8a5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ff79869610d3678df6bdb8a5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ff79869610d3678df6bdb8a5","title":"Program Quality Engineering Asc Manager","description":"JOB ID: 734762BR\nDate posted: Jul. 20, 2026\n\nDescription:\nLead AS9100 Audits – Plan, conduct, and champion audits to verify that projects comply with the customer Task Order performance work statements and LMCO Command Media requirements.\nDrive Corrective & Preventive Actions – Develop and implement CAPA initiatives with a strategic, results‑focused mindset.\nOversee Root‑Cause Analysis – Manage the end‑to‑end RCA process to identify underlying issues and ensure lasting resolutions.\nChair the Corrective Action Board (CAB) – Facilitate monthly CAB meetings, track action items, and report status to senior leadership.\nEnsure Task Order Compliance – Verify that all inspection and acceptance criteria stipulated by the customer are satisfied on schedule.\nFOD Program Liaison – Serve as the primary point of contact with DCMA for Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) awareness, control measures, and critical area management.\nZero‑Escape Safety Assurance – Guarantee that no safety‑of‑flight defects escape detection, overseeing Red‑X conditions and In‑Process Inspections (IPI).\nIncident Investigation Lead – Direct investigations of significant aircraft incidents and impoundments, providing decisive leadership and timely root‑cause determinations.\nFirst‑Article Inspection (FAI) Expertise – Perform FAIs in accordance with AS9102 standards, ensuring first‑article compliance and documentation.\nPerformance Metrics & Continuous Improvement – Establish key quality metrics, analyze data trends, and recommend process enhancements to drive operational excellence.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nAviation Experience – Prior work in the aviation community; Fixed‑Wing aircraft experience preferred.\nSecurity Clearance – Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.\nAdvanced Quality Knowledge – Deep understanding of aerospace quality principles, standards, and best practices.\nNon‑Conforming Material Control – Experience controlling, dispositioning, and tracking non‑conforming material.\nCAPA Expertise – Skilled in techniques that drive effective Corrective and Preventive Actions.\nDesign Review Participation – Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T during design reviews.\nComplex Problem Solving – Experience resolving complex quality‑related product issues and optimizing Quality Management processes to reduce risk and improve program execution.\nGovernment & DCMA Interaction – Familiarity working with government customers and agencies such as DCMA and USAF QAE (Quality Assurance Evaluator).\nLeadership & Innovation – Demonstrated experience as a team lead, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.\nInfluence & Collaboration – Strong ability to influence outcomes through cross‑functional collaboration; excellent communication skills to interact effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders\n\nDesired Skills:\n\nProgram Management – Experience managing production/modification GOCO (Government‑Owned, Contractor‑Operated) or IDIQ (Indefinite‑Delivery/Indefinite‑Quantity) programs.\nFinancial Acumen – Proficiency in BOE (Basis of Estimate), estimating, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVM).\nGovernment Furnished Equipment (GFE) Handling – Familiarity with requirements for handling and controlling Government‑furnished equipment and property.\nBoard Facilitation – Experience chairing Material Review Boards (MRB) and Corrective Action Board (CAB) activities.\nContinuous‑Improvement & Causal Analysis – Proven ability to identify solutions, apply continuous‑improvement practices, and conduct thorough causal analysis.\nMicrosoft Office Proficiency – Advanced skill level with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.\nPresentation & Training Development – Strong presentation skills and the ability to create training material and compelling strategies that drive diverse teams to adopt new solutions.\nStrategic Business Improvements – Capability to drive improvements across programs and functional areas, ensuring preventive and corrective strategies are defined and executed at the executive level.\nSenior Staff Experience – Background serving in senior staff roles, providing strategic vision to Director‑level and higher leadership.\nERP Knowledge – Enterprise Resource Planning experience; SAP and MMAS knowledge preferred.\nTravel Flexibility – Ability to travel as required.\nFixed‑Wing Experience – Direct experience with fixed‑wing aircraft operations or support.\n\nSecurity Clearance Statement:\nThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\n\nClearance Level:\nSecret\n\nOther Important Information You Should Know\n\nExpression of Interest:\nBy 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.\n\nAbility to Work Remotely:\nOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\n\nWork Schedules:\nLockheed 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.\n\nSchedule for this Position:\nNon- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.\nThe 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.\nAt 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nExperience Level:\nExperienced Professional\n\nBusiness Unit:\nMISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)\n\nRelocation Available:\nPossible\n\nCareer Area:\nQA/Test and Inspection\n\nType:\nTask Order/IDIQ\n\nShift:\nFirst\n\nAt Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.\nPioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.\nUnited By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.\nReal Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. 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