Lockheed Martin · 14 hours ago
Quality Engineering Manager
Huntsville Alabama
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $207K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in space technology and innovation, and they are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead and mentor quality assurance staff. This role involves ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the supply chain, managing supplier performance, and collaborating with various teams on quality-related issues.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor quality assurance staff consisting of Quality Engineers and technical teammates
Ensures the quality, compliance, and on-time delivery of products throughout the supply chain by managing supplier performance, enforcing quality standards, and implementing corrective actions
Lead the evaluation and approval of suppliers and monitor key performance indicators
Develop strategy to lead assessments and onsite audits to ensure compliance
Lead the development of recovery plans for supplier accountability and process improvement activities
Collaborates with program management, engineering, supply chain, and government customer on quality related issues
Monitor metrics to assure compliance, accountability, and risk mitigation
Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Quality engineering, Procurement Engineering or related field
Active Secret Clearance
Proven experience in quality engineering and management. Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, Root Cause Analysis (8D)
Strategic Thinking, Independent decision-making, Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal Skills
Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high performing technical teams; experience conducting performance reviews
Ability to manage complex supplier relationships
Prior experience managing distributed/remote QA teams
Ability to travel
Preferred
Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders
Basic knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
Basic understanding of Aerospace Supply Chain process and regulatory flow downs
Benefits
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
Holidays
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
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
Recent News
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