Multifunctional Quality Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Alabama is seeking a Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager to lead a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors, shaping processes that ensure mission-critical products meet the highest standards.

In this role you will recruit, train, and develop quality personnel, manage resources and metrics, and coordinate with internal teams and DCMA to uphold AS9100 standards and contractual quality commitments. U.S. citizenship and secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• STEM degree at Bachelor level or higher or equivalent experience/education.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and interim clearance prior to starting.
• Working knowledge of Quality Engineering methods, processes, and tools.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings and standards.
• Experience using various inspection measurement tools.
• Must pass ATF background check to obtain employee possessor status.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, selection, training, and performance recognition for quality personnel.
• Allocate resources, assign work, and maintain an effective business rhythm.
• Communicate quality requirements, concerns, and expectations with internal teams and DCMA.
• Drive risk and opportunity management, and oversee metrics programs to address adverse trends.
• Ensure product acceptance, delivery, and compliance with contractual and internal quality standards.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100 knowledge

Reading drawings

Inspection tools

Risk & metrics management

DCMA communication

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Tools

Measurement tools

Six-Sigma (green belt)

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the

Standard Job Description

You will be the Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager for the ADWS Quality team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards across multiple functional areas, including Quality, Reliability, Test, and Inspection, and implements quality management systems to drive excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Multi-Functional Quality Asc. Manager you will be responsible for guiding a skilled group of Quality Engineers and Inspectors, shaping processes that ensure mission critical products meet the highest standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead recruitment, selection, training, and performance recognition for quality personnel.
• Allocate resources, assign work, and maintain an effective business rhythm.
• Communicate quality requirements, concerns, and expectations with internal teams and DCMA.
• Drive risk and opportunity management, and oversee metrics programs to address adverse trends.
• Ensure product acceptance, delivery, and compliance with contractual and internal quality standards.

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven leader to join our Quality team as a Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager. As an ideal candidate, you are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to drive quality excellence and lead high-performing teams. This role stands out as an opportunity to make a significant impact on our quality operations, working across multiple functional areas to ensure the highest standards of quality. If you're a motivated and experienced quality professional looking for a new challenge,

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 Troy, Alabama

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. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• STEM Degree at the Bachelor level or above or equivenlant experience/education
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and must have an interim clearance prior to starting
• Working knowledge of Quality Engineering methods, processes, and tools
• Experience with AS9100 Quality systems
• Experienced in reading and interpreting drawings and standards
• Experienced in using various inspection measurement tools
• Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") background check to obtain approval to be an "employee possessor" (of explosives or other ATF regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.

Desired Skills

• STEM degree at bachelors level or above highly preferred
• Defense contractor or military contractor experience desired
• Experience in Six-Sigma green belt techniques and statistical process control methods preferred
• Previous Quality leadership experience in an ordinance manufacturing environment
• Ability to work with and around explosives

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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.

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.

• 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.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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.

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.

• 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,