Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs some of the greatest minds in the industry. They are committed to innovation, providing diverse career opportunities, and creating an inclusive environment that fosters a healthy work-life balance. Their focus is on empowering employees and building a better tomorrow through purposeful innovation that keeps people safe and solves complex challenges.

Job Description: Quality Assurance Specialist (F-35 Program)

Location: MCAS Miramar CA

What You Will Be Doing:

This position is part of the Quality Management team supporting F-35 aircraft Interim Contractor Support and maintenance operations. You will be responsible for conducting routine and Safety of Flight Process Compliance and Maintenance Standard Evaluations to ensure compliance with technical data, engineering drawings, and contractual requirements. The goal is to provide aircraft in good mechanical condition and safe to fly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections of aircraft ground handling/servicing, component removal/replacement, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTD) execution.
• Evaluate process compliance, write/review Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) reports, perform root cause analysis, and validate quality plans, processes, and responses.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends including failed process, recalls, corrective actions, and validations.
• Identify and understand non-conformities as they relate to Safety-of-Flight inspections, procedural breakdowns, and program (process) audits.
• Work any shift as required to support the customer, including weekends.
• Travel to support customer needs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting.
• Be a U.S. citizen.

What’s In It For You:

• Flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive benefits package investing in your future and security
• A company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality
• Resources and flexibility to enable inspiration and focus

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about aviation and thrive in a multicultural and dynamic setting.
• You possess a blend of technical expertise, cultural curiosity, and a love for aviation and teamwork.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of recent (within the past 10 years) maintenance experience on military aircraft.
• A minimum of two years of Quality Assurance experience, USMC/Navy ASM 5000 rating or USAF 5/7-Level skill rating (or equivalent experience).
• Experienced in inspection of aircraft and ground handling/servicing support equipment; component removal/replacement; scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTD) execution.

Desired Skills:

• Undergraduate Degree in a related field/discipline from an accredited school/university.
• 1-2 years 5th Generation (F-35, F-22) Fighter Aircraft experience in Maintenance, Modification, Launch, Recovery and/or Quality Assurance roles.
• Working knowledge of F-35 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience in Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA) activities such as aircraft forms documentation and supply chain management activities.
• Working knowledge of Action Requests (AR).
• Familiarity with DCMA Instruction 8210.1 in association with aircraft ground operations and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with OPNAV 4790 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) instructions and/or Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-101.
• Experience with AMS9000 Quality Management System (QMS) data base.
• Experience with AS9100 Aerospace Standard internal audit processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and understand nonconformities as they relate to Safety-of-Flight inspections, procedural breakdowns and/or program (process) audits.
• Experience with evaluating process compliance, writing/reviewing Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) reports, performing root cause analysis, and validating quality processes, responses, and plans.
• Possessing effective communication skills for coordinating with Contractor Field Team (CFT) Leads, Aircraft Managers/Supervisors, Field Service Reps, System Engineers, Maintenance Logistics Support Managers, Customer (DCMA/GCQA), COR/QAE and maintainers regarding quality issues, Instrumentation System Integration, Deficiency Analysis/Reporting, customer complaints, and other issues related to higher quality as they occur.
• Excellent organizational, administration, and computer skills.
• A&P Certification.

Security Clearance: This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration. The clearance level is Secret.