Multifunctional Quality Associate Manager - L4

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a seasoned quality leadership professional to oversee multiple functional areas, drive performance, and ensure rigorous adherence to quality requirements across programs.

The role emphasizes risk management, metrics, and continuous improvement within a complex aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in leading teams, projects, or functional activities.
• Experience managing personnel, resource allocation management, establishing work priorities, and driving team performance to meet organizational objectives.
• Experience utilizing quality metrics, analyzing performance trends, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience coordinating across multiple functional organizations to manage requirements, resolve technical or operational issues, and achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

• Manage more than one functional area in Quality, Reliability, Test, or Inspection.
• Coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Resource allocation, work assignments and establishing/maintaining an effective business rhythm.
• Ensure quality management system and metrics program; address adverse trends and ensure product delivery per established process and program requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Standard Job Description

Manages more than one functional area in Quality, Reliability, Test, or Inspection. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for resource allocation, work assignments and establishing/maintaining an effective business rhythm. Responsible for all aspects of quality for assigned area of responsibility. Communicates quality requirements, concerns and expectations. Active participant in risk and opportunity management processes. Ensures cost commitments and financial responsibilities are met. Ensures appropriate identification and flow down of quality requirements (internal and contractual) and effective implementation of quality requirements. Ensures effective implementation of quality management system within area of responsibility. Ensures effective implementation of a metrics program and actively address adverse trends. Ensures product acceptance and delivery per established process and program requirements.

Note: This job code will be used for quality personnel that have lead responsibility for a program with one or more quality disciplines.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in leading teams, projects, or functional activities.
• Experience managing personnel, resource allocation management, establishing work priorities, and driving team performance to meet organizational objectives.
• Experience utilizing quality metrics, analyzing performance trends, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience coordinating across multiple functional organizations to manage requirements, resolve technical or operational issues, and achieve desired results.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality management systems, including regulatory and contractual compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and risk-based decision-making to improve operational performance.
• Ability to establish organizational priorities, develop execution plans, manage resources, and align functional objectives with program and business commitments.
• Proficiency in developing and utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and quality metrics to identify adverse trends, assess risks, and drive data-based decisions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, resolve conflicts, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Understanding of resource planning, labor management, cost performance, and operational efficiency, with demonstrated ability to balance quality, cost, schedule, and customer expectations.

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:

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, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.