Quality Engineering Associate Manager

Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineering Associate Manager supporting both HIMARS and M270 Launcher Programs, After Market Enterprises sustainment operations and development.
You will be responsible for the strategic leadership and performance of several key areas of responsibility, including overall program Quality business process management, data analytics, continuous improvement, talent development, training, and knowledge continuity.


What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Engineering Associate Manager, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of Quality Engineering and as an Adviser for the Quality team.
You will be required to stay current with industry standards, and solutions and leverage technology into MFC.
Your responsibilities will include:
•Drive strategies resulting in contemporary and optimal business methods and practices for strengthening the Quality Management System and talent development Develop and implement processes to optimize program execution while driving out risks.
•Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to ensure quality standards are in place.
•Effectively communicate with both suppliers and the USG Customer.
•Ability to influence outcomes
•Establish Program Quality Management System that comply with customer requirements and governmental regulatory standards.
•Utilize quality methodologies and Missiles and Fire Control policies and procedures.
•Establish performance metrics and conducting data analysis to identify process improvements.
•Identifying solutions to complex problems with a focus on continual improvement practices using tools like Causal Analysis to drive Corrective Action and Preventive Action.
•Liaison between program and the Customer to ensure Customer satisfaction and accomplishment of Customer requirements.
•Develop talent to strengthen the organization.
•Manage budgets and staffing for area(s) of responsibility.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality?
We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.


We offer comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You.
At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promote the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions.
We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you!
At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.


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

This position is located in Grand Prairie, TX Discover Grand Prairie

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

•Technical Engineering degree at the Bachelor level or above
•Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
•Knowledgeable of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management System
•Experienced as a team lead and facilitator
•Experience implementing material review boards and dispositioning non-conformances
•Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products
•Experience in making risk-based data driven decisions
•Advance understanding and experience doing root cause analysis and corrective action planning
•Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques
•Knowledge of Configuration Management and control processes
•Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
•Demonstrated presentation skills
•Ability to travel

Desired skills

•Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product / performance specifications and other systems integration technical data
•Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
•Special Process Engineering experience
•ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified
•Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
•SAP Application experience
•CAM trained / certified
•Experience working with a Government customer in a sustainment environment

EEO 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.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $95,900 - $183,800.
For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location.
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $110,300 - $207,600.
For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location.
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.