Multifunctional Quality Manager - L5

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

Standard Job Description

This position is part of the LM Aero Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) organization and supports the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as the Quality lead for Wing Systems and Wing Operations team. As an F-35 Program Quality Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Lead and manage a team of quality professionals to ensure the effective execution of quality functions to include Quality records/data quality, variation management, metrics & data analytics and product quality through customer delivery.

Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.

Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems, including AS9100 and other relevant standards.

Support the overall F-35 Quality organization in leading strategic initiatives spanning build areas.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production Operations, Supply Chain/Supplier Quality Management, Configuration Management, etc., to ensure quality requirements are integrated into product design, production, and delivery.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, six sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.

Manage budget, staffing, and resource allocation plans to ensure effective use of resources and achievement of program/quality objectives.

Foster a culture of Quality excellence, encouraging employee engagement and development to enable success in meeting program goals.

Manages a diverse team of represented and non-represented employees.

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.

Standard Job Description

This position is part of the LM Aero Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) organization and supports the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as the Quality lead for Wing Systems and Wing Operations team. As an F-35 Program Quality Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Lead and manage a team of quality professionals to ensure the effective execution of quality functions to include Quality records/data quality, variation management, metrics & data analytics and product quality through customer delivery.

Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.

Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems, including AS9100 and other relevant standards.

Support the overall F-35 Quality organization in leading strategic initiatives spanning build areas.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production Operations, Supply Chain/Supplier Quality Management, Configuration Management, etc., to ensure quality requirements are integrated into product design, production, and delivery.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, six sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.

Manage budget, staffing, and resource allocation plans to ensure effective use of resources and achievement of program/quality objectives.

Foster a culture of Quality excellence, encouraging employee engagement and development to enable success in meeting program goals.

Manages a diverse team of represented and non-represented employees.

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

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience
• Experience managing in a production environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and motivate 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 business environment

Desired Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Ability to work multiple tasks and deal with competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills
• AS9100 experience
• Experience developing and executing Quality‑Management strategies that produced measurable business‑outcome improvements
• Customer focused behavior and problem-solving abilities, developing employees, building constructive partnering relationships with customers, employees, and DCMA

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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