Project Management & Planning Quality Engineer - Level 4 - Military Veterans

Description:Aviation’s journey is one of resilience, innovation, and success. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception, our commitment to advancing aeronautical design and achieving mission results has been central to our culture. We celebrate the diverse talents of our team, whose unique contributions drive our shared passion and strategic vision. Join us as we continue to innovate and make history in aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Lead Action Officer and Integrator to support the Vice President of Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS). As the primary liaison for executive-level reviews and key performance metrics, you’ll ensure seamless communication, coordination, and project management across Q&MS, supporting all Aero locations and contributing to the overall mission of excellence within Q&MS.

What You Will Be Doing
• Business Rhythm Management: Lead and continuously improve the Q&MS business rhythm aligned to Aeronautics Operating Model (AOM) and Quality Leadership Engagement and Performance (LEAP).
• Performance Metrics Reporting: Collect, prepare, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for Safety, Quality, FOD, Cost, and Schedule; provide analysis and feedback to senior leadership.
• Meeting Facilitation: Support and facilitate recurring meetings, VIP engagements (including customer and DCMA), and ad-hoc sessions; oversee scheduling and planning of these events.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary contact for executive reviews and OBEYA reviews, ensuring the consolidation of critical KPIs and smooth communication flow in alignment with our Breakthrough Objectives (BTOs), Annual Objectives (AOs) and Annual Improvement Projects (AIPs).
• Project Management: Document, track, and follow up on action items, ensuring timely closure and elevating constraints as needed. Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and support Value Chain Quality across Aero.
• Strategic and Tactical Integration: Align and coordinate actions with DCMA (HQ and local commands) on customer engagement activities, including bi-monthly DCMA HQ meetings, Joint Management Council (JMCC), Broad Action Planning (BAP) and Joint Advisory Group (JAG) projects, AS9100 Surveillance Audits, and strategic reviews.

What’s In It For You
• Leadership Impact: Directly influence Quality & Mission Success, across all Aero Lines of Business, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement.
• Executive Exposure: Engage with executive leaders and high-profile stakeholders, gaining unique insights and experience in high-level operations.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in program management, strategic planning, and leadership within Lockheed Martin's premier operations team.

Who You Are
• Project Management Expert: You bring a track record of effective project management, including detailed planning, time-phased schedules, and accountability in delivering results.
• Metrics-Driven: Highly analytical, with expertise in KPI monitoring and reporting, particularly in Quality, Cost, Schedule, and FOD metrics.
• Strong Communicator: Comfortable leading communications across multiple levels, with a particular strength in executive-level correspondence.
• Proactive Coordinator: Known for your organizational skills, you’re adept at scheduling, planning, and facilitating meetings to drive alignment and engagement across teams.
• Strategic Thinker: A visionary with the ability to look ahead, contributing to planning efforts that support Value Chain Quality and future enterprise success.

Our Commitment to DEI
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more: Global DEI.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.

• Project Management experience.

• Experience in Manufacturing, Production Operations and/or Quality & Mission Success.

• Demonstrated ability to tell a story using data.
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity with entire suite of MS Office tools

• Q&MS/Prod Ops leadership experience is preferred

• Metric Development and Reporting

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Continuous Improvement

• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma/Green Belt Certified

• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Strong Customer Interaction Experience
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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