F-35 Quality Leader: Wing Systems & Operations (Flexible Work)

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin, LM Aero Quality & Mission Success (QMS) leads the quality function for the F-35 program, overseeing Wing Systems and Wing Operations quality leadership. You will drive strategic quality initiatives, ensure AS9100 compliance, and collaborate with Engineering, Production Operations, Supply Chain, and Configuration Management to embed quality into design and delivery.

As Program Quality Manager you will mentor a diverse team, manage budgets and staffing, advance lean and six-sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience managing in a production environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage a diverse team.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation planning.
• Demonstrated ability to make data‑driven decisions, set priorities, and provide clear direction in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of quality professionals to ensure quality functions are executed (records, data quality, variation management, metrics).
• Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
• Oversee quality management systems including AS9100 and related standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production Operations, Supply Chain, and Configuration Management to embed quality into design and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean, six sigma, and other methodologies.
• Manage budget, staffing, and resource allocation to meet program objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS9100

Six Sigma

Job description

Lockheed Martin, LM Aero Quality & Mission Success (QMS) leads the quality function for the F-35 program, overseeing Wing Systems and Wing Operations quality leadership. You will drive strategic quality initiatives, ensure AS9100 compliance, and collaborate with Engineering, Production Operations, Supply Chain, and Configuration Management to embed quality into design and delivery.

As Program Quality Manager you will mentor a diverse team, manage budgets and staffing, advance lean and six-sigma