Lockheed Martin · 18 hours ago
Quality Engineering Asc Manager - Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, seeking a Quality Engineering Associate Manager to oversee quality operations for international programs across Precision Fires. This role involves managing a team of quality professionals, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the quality of products and processes through strong leadership and communication skills.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Managing a team of quality professionals who apply quality principles in areas such as design, production control, and product evaluation
Performing technical evaluations of product
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Strong leadership skills
Experience dealing with internal and external customers
Experience in the deployment and management of cross functional support to meet program commitments
Strong communication skills to support senior leader and customer briefings
Managing a team of quality professionals who apply quality principles in areas such as design, production control, and product evaluation
Performing technical evaluations of product
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
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
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
Preferred
STEM degree at Bachelors level or above
Experience working with International Operations and Customers
Experienced in Bid, Proposal and Estimating practices and development of Quality Assurance Basis of Estimates (BOE)
Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM)
Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment/Property during field, ground or operational tests
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 Interpretation and application experience
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Company
Lockheed Martin
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
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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