Aerospace Quality Engineering Lead – THAAD Program

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Lufkin, Texas is seeking a Quality Engineering Associate Manager to lead the THAAD program’s quality efforts. You will define strategic plans, staff the quality department, and direct THAAD quality personnel to ensure mission success.

You will collaborate with product management and cross-functional teams, interact with external customers, and drive compliance through AS9100 quality systems and disciplined problem-solving across life cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM is required.
• Strong understanding of ISO9000/AS9100 QMS is required.
• Experience with quality systems across product life cycles is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as quality liaison with local product management and cross functional team leaders.
• Interface with customers including on-site DCMA personnel.
• Develop and implement quality systems to support site operations and ensure compliant processes.
• Support leadership in implementing strategy and quality assessment processes for timely, compliant outcomes.
• Drive business improvements and preventive/corrective actions across programs and areas.

Skills

Quality management

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

ISO9000/AS9100 familiarity

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Lufkin, Texas is seeking a Quality Engineering Associate Manager to lead the THAAD program’s quality efforts. You will define strategic plans, staff the quality department, and direct THAAD quality personnel to ensure mission success.

You will collaborate with product management and cross-functional teams, interact with external customers, and drive compliance through AS9100 quality systems and disciplined problem-solving across life cycles.