Associate Manager - Quality Engineering

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL seeks a SITC Quality Engineering Associate Manager to lead a team of quality engineers on the production floor, driving quality excellence across programs.

You will review documentation, manage corrective actions, and interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel while applying lean methods to reduce waste. A Secret clearance is required. This role offers strong growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level STEM degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Quality or Manufacturing engineering experience on production floor.
• Experience as a team lead, facilitator and communicator.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience making risk-based, data-driven decisions.
• Experience implementing MRBs and dispositioning non-conformances.
• FAI experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers in Production Operations.
• Support inspection and develop methodologies to meet requirements.
• Review documentation to ensure processes meet standards.
• Analyze and resolve process issues across levels.
• Lead corrective action meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in MRBs and FBRs to ensure proper disposition of non-conforming hardware.
• Conduct assessments and audits for ISO-9001 / AS9100.
• Evaluate design assurance activities and production methodologies to prevent impacts on throughput and quality.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality-related issues.
• Apply lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Make final decisions on product acceptability.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpret drawings

Risk-based decisions

FAI experience

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

You will be the Sensors Integration and Test Center (SITC) Quality Engineering Associate Manager for the Orlando, FL team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality products are delivered to our customers.

What You Will Be Doing

As the SITC Quality Engineering Associate Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Quality Engineers & team members who drive quality excellence on the production floor.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and developing a team of Quality Engineers in Production Operations
• Supporting inspection and developing methodologies to ensure compliance to requirements
• Reviewing documentation to ensure internal and external manufacturing processes meet quality standards
• Analyzing and resolving process issues, from basic to complex
• Leading corrective action meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify trends and resolve problems
• Participating in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards to ensure effective disposition of non-conforming hardware
• Conducting assessments and audits to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering drawings, procedures, and ISO-9001 / AS9100
• Evaluating design assurance activities and production process methodology to prevent impacts on production throughput and quality
• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality-related issues
• Utilizing lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste
• Making final decisions on product acceptability

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven leader who is passionate about quality excellence. As a successful candidate, you will have a strong background in quality engineering and inspection, with experience leading teams and driving process improvements. You will be an effective communicator, able to interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel, and have a proven track record of analyzing and resolving complex process issues. If you're a motivated and innovative leader who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. 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.

Basic Qualifications

• STEM degree at Bachelor level or above or equivalent combined education/experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Quality engineering or Manufacturing engineering experience
• Experienced as a team lead, facilitator and communicator
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience in making risk-based data driven decisions.
• Experience implementing material review boards and dispositioning non-conformances
• First Article Inspection (FAI) experience

Desired Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Special process engineering experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.