Lockheed Martin · 3 months ago
Quality Engineering Associate Manager - Grand Prairie, TX
Possible
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $199K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Quality Engineering Associate Manager for their Quality Engineering team. This role involves leading a group of quality professionals, driving technical evaluations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality across the Missiles and Fire Control portfolio.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a team of quality engineers applying principles to design, production control, and product evaluation
Perform technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, and designs, ensuring compliance
Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to resolve quality‑related issues
Lead product failure investigations, material‑review‑board decisions, and develop corrective‑/preventive‑action plans that meet reliability standards
Develop and execute strategies to improve internal and supplier performance, and evaluate quality systems for deficiencies
Qualification
Required
STEM degree at Bachelor level or higher OR equivalent experience / combined education
Experienced Leader in Quality Assurance Processes, Practices and Procedures related to DOD contracts
Skilled in interpersonal communication which facilitates execution of cross functional goals
Skilled in driving the development and implementation of process improvements and quality systems in manufacturing process
Strong interpersonal skills that promote teamwork across multiple functions and motivate support personal to achieve common goals
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
Preferred
STEM degree at Bachelor level or higher preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Manager
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification
Experience in Quality Control environment of manufacturing facility
Strong understanding and working knowledge of MFC SAP and Apriso functions relative to the MRB process and the processing of hardware through the manufacturing and inspection steps in a factory environment
Advanced knowledge of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management Systems
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
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