General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin Work Values

Daily Duties at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin:

LOCKHEED MARTIN / GENERAL DYNAMICS Quality Team Lead / Safety and Electrical Mechanical Inspector (1989 – 2004) Selected Achievements: • Saved $45+ million in engineering costs via TQM/ISO 9001 quality methodologies; conducted root-cause analysis, improved processes and implemented standards to eliminate product failures. • Reduced costs 35% for class 100,000 clean room environment via key quality initiatives. • Directed technicians, engineers and mechanics; ensured safety, design and assembly compliance for launch pads operations and daily rocket processing for fifteen years. • Nominated for Lockheed Martin’s Gold Medallion Award for contributions to quality control teams. • Earned reputation for consistently streamlining operations and reengineering processes to increase efficiency and decrease costs; analyzed issues and recommended process improvements to achieve positive bottom-line results. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Served as subject matter expert and Quality Team Lead for multimillion-dollar project to reassemble Atlas/Titan rocket complex, including heavy construction of all ground systems and launch operations. • Key player in ensuring multiple, large scale, multi-million dollar projects where brought into schedule and that rocket systems and associated key manufacturing components were in compliance with all FAA and military regulations – company made $100M+. • Completed executive reviews for operational compliance to federal aviation administration regulations, as well as legal compliance to operational manuals submitted for their operation. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure classified satellites were launched within aggressive time lines; worked with mechanical, electrical, structural, engineering and avionics functions to ensure quality control and mission success. • Managed team of up to 8 professionals in operational test and evaluations (OTE); oversaw compliance with production schedules, safety and assembly of design requirements; provided internal/external customer support. • Maintained ISO 9001 certification; prepared validated test processes, procedures and tactical plans. • Oversaw engineering for pneumatics, structures, hydraulics, control/thermal system, avionics, Pratt & Whitney RL10 rocket engine and telecommunications prior to acceptance of vehicle on launch pad.

What they like about General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

PROJECT, PROGRAM, ENGINEERING, QUALITY, BUSINESS, management, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPEMENT

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

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