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They will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and resolving process compliance issues through the development, deployment, and sustainment of robust measurable processes that maximize commonality across the program.\nResponsibilities will include surveillance of processes, investigation of process failures, developing recommendations for Corrective Actions, authoring reports on surveillance activities, and providing detailed briefings to senior leadership. Duties will also include preparing for external audits.\nThe considered employee must be a self-starter and able to work autonomously with little leadership direction. The candidate will be required to develop and maintain productive relationships between various departments/LOBs and effectively communicate (verbally and written) across all levels of leadership. Briefing large groups may be required. The selected candidate will be required to interact with the government customer to address concerns related to compliance requirements. The candidate will investigate, transfer, adapt processes, techniques, or methods to drive root cause corrective action and foster continuous process improvements. This position requires the ability to apply a wide variety of engineering/manufacturing techniques for problem solving and the candidate will contribute to/lead projects in a team environment to completion. The candidate will be required to work special assignments and temporary second/third shift work as needed. Travel for this position would be minimal.\nApplies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.\nBasic Qualifications\n\nExperience utilizing all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to create and maintain MS Excel spreadsheets, performance metrics, data analysis and recurring presentations.\nExperience working in Manufacturing Operations, Production Operations, Quality, or Flight line Operations environment.\nMust have knowledge and experience with FOD and Surveillance requirements\nMust be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in US as a permanent resident. This position is located at a facility that requires special access\nDesired Skills\n\nExperience developing and implementing efficient and effective processes.\nExperience with Manufacturing Planning, Blueprints, Process Specifications, and PCAMS.\nExperience providing solutions to a variety of technical problems with complex scope. \nExperience developing surveillance program, performing surveillance, and audits in an industrial/military environment. \nComfortable presenting controversial material in group settings.\nThorough understanding of Ground Operations Procedures (DCMAI 8210.1).\nThorough understanding of Quality Management System (AS9100) compliance requirements.\nCapable of building relationships with the represented workforce and across all disciplines/levels of management, with the ability to influence change across a large organization/LOBs.\nExperience working directly with various government agencies: DCMA, JPO, IG, or various uniformed services.\nDemonstrated understanding of specific Foreign Object Damage Prevention guidance (AS9146/NAS 412).\nExperience in audit activities such as: AOI/AMMT, GFR Survey, IG Inspections, AS9100 and ESH.\nAwareness of one or more of the following processes: Cause mapping, PDCA/A3 Problem Solving, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA). \nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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