Job ID: 693814BR Date posted: May. 14, 2025
Description:WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

THE WORK
This Quality Associate Manager (QAM) position supporting the Dynamic Components Product Center is located in Stratford, CT on 2nd Shift. The QAM is responsible for all aspects of quality supervision of the hourly associates for Dynamics on the off shifts (2nd and 3rd). The position will report to the Dynamics Quality Manager in the RMS Sikorsky line of business. The candidate will provide leadership to both salary and hourly personnel as appropriate supporting the Sikorsky Product Center Quality Assurance organization. The QAM will provide leadership through identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives in these areas that support the Quality Organization’s key performance measurements, vision and strategy. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Collaborating across enterprise functions and with internal stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are executed and complied with;
• Monitoring and managing the headcount, overtime, and DCI%
• Coordinating shift coverage, A/B schedule coverage, weekend coverage, and cross market segment or product center coverage
• Salary performance management, including annual reviews and salary planning
• Managing collaboration efforts with DCMA for contract statement of work compliance to the quality management system, non-conforming material, and corrective actions
• Managing the grievance escalation process as appropriate.
• Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Local 1150;
• Manage the training scheduling of the hourly associates.
• Supporting the execution and achievement of all applicable Lockheed Martin, RMS and RMS Sikorsky business objectives.

WHO YOU ARE
You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

WHY JOIN US
We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees’ diverse personal needs.
Basic Qualifications:
Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment.

Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers.

Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills.
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of Sikorsky processes and procedures related to aircraft production (e.g. Non-conforming material management, etc.).
Knowledge and experience with advanced inspection technologies including but not limited to CMM, Blue Light Laser, and NDI methods.
Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable.
Talent development and team building skills
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and drive change.
Strong working knowledge of problem solving/root cause analysis and process management.
Clearance Level: None
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First