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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Quality Engineer Asc Manager - Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Quality Manager to lead a team of quality engineers at their Ocala Operations facility. This role focuses on delivering quality support across production programs, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with quality systems and practices.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage program‑dedicated quality engineers

Allocate resources to support all production programs

Develop and execute strategies that raise production‑process efficiency, ensuring on‑time, on‑cost deliveries that meet program and customer requirements

Oversee production quality engineering, skills training, metrology, inspection, QMS compliance, and supply‑chain quality

Support corrective‑action boards and quality initiatives for programs and mission areas

Partner with Production Operations, Engineering & Technology, PP&C, and Program Management as an active Integrated Product Team member

Interface with peer managers, industry contacts, and customer representatives on technical, schedule, and contractual matters

Conduct briefings and technical meetings for internal and external audiences

Lead resolution of critical/complex technical or operational issues to keep schedules on track

Develop and administer budgets, schedules, and performance standards

Influence the definition of organizational objectives and long‑range goals

Qualification

Lean Six-Sigma CertificationRoot-cause analysisManufacturing experienceMS Office proficiencyNew technology evaluationCircuit-card productionWire-harness productionElectro-optical production

Required

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

5 + years in manufacturing or related fields

Proven ability to perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions on high‑volume, high‑mix production lines

Lean Six‑Sigma Certification (Green or Black Belt) with documented business‑performance improvements

Expert‑level proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, etc.)

Experience evaluating and inserting new technologies into existing manufacturing processes

Circuit‑card, wire‑harness, and electro‑optical production experience

Able to obtain a Secret clearance

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options

Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees