Job ID: 677703BR Date posted: Nov. 13, 2024
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F-35 LO Coatings Multi-Function Quality Supervisor (Level 3)
This position will report to the Associate Manager of F-35 L.O. Coatings with responsibility for leading F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Component Final Finishes (CFF), Line Final Finishes (LFF), Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF), Aircraft Test Facility (ATF), Fuel Test Facility (FTF), Ground Operations, Flight Operations (including the Debrief process), DD-250 (artifact collection and aircraft preparation stage for sale to USG), and Ferry (delivery to customers around the Globe).

Specific responsibilities include:
Providing timely, responsive and exceptional Quality Inspection, Analysis and Engineering capabilities to build areas spanning multiple Production Directorates, primarily in aircraft Coatings and Ground/Flight Operations.

Directly responsible for the Leadership and Management of Quality Analysts, Union-represented Quality Inspectors.

Will be expected to build and maintain professional working relationships with teams across the F-35 program including Production, DCMA, Program Management, Finance, HR, Engineering, Production Planning & Control (PP&C) and Q&MS colleagues.

Will manage staffing and associated budget, administer year-round Performance Management activities, lead the recognition program, oversee disciplinary actions, and manage the aircraft Survey program.

Provide support for Action Requests (AR) from field customers, participate in Corrective Action Request (CAR) activities, and lead Quality Assurance Record (QAR) functions that address product nonconformances, Lost Tools and FOD incidents. Identify and pursue opportunities for process and product improvement across build areas.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!
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Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of aviation manufacturing, production and/or flightline operations experience.

2+ years of supervising and leading people.

2+ years of aviation quality experience.

Demonstrated aircraft Coatings operations.

Demonstrated professional experience leading multi-functional teams.

Demonstrated Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Relationship and Team Building skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external Customers, Team Members, Senior Leadership, Colleagues and Peers.
Desired Skills:
Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in aviation, manufacturing, management, leadership or related discipline

Experience with Product-Quality methods either from the quality or manufacturing perspective

Experience managing Low Observable (LO) Coating/Technology processes

Fighter or bomber aircraft maintenance and sortie (flight) generation experience

Experience managing FOD incident, Lost Tool, mishap, and product nonconformance investigations

Ability to effectively navigate complex product and process-related requirements to validate nonconformances and develop corrective actions in coordination with DCMA and Production colleagues.

Experience with Microsoft Office Systems, Automated Logistics Information System (ALIS) or similar Aircraft maintenance management Systems, Shop Floor Manager (SFM) or similar manufacturing system, Product Data Management (PDM) or similar engineering database, Quality Assurance Documentation System (QADS) or similar system.
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 Know
Expression 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.

If 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First