Program Quality Engineering Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Arlington (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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin invites qualified professionals to lead the execution of program quality requirements across the lifecycle—from proposals to sustainment. You will drive quality plans, coordinate with hardware, software, systems teams, and suppliers to ensure readiness and compliance.

This role emphasizes contract reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement, with close collaboration with program leadership to Return to Green and successful deliveries on complex defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical field (Quality/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical).
• Proven leadership in quality initiatives and cross-functional programs.
• Experience building high-performing teams and delivering RCA and corrective actions.
• Strong interfaces with suppliers and customers; collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Holds an interim Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and execution of program quality requirements across the lifecycle.
• Partner with program teams as Quality Lead for design, development, production, and mobilization phases.
• Perform contract reviews and flow down quality requirements to the quality team and suppliers.
• Establish quality budgets and cost commitments; manage quality program rhythms.
• Maintain DCMA/Customer quality relationship and participate in risk reviews.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Quality leadership

Leadership experience

Supplier relations

Communication skills

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

APRISO

Job description

Standard Job Description

Leads those who manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

Standard Job Description

Leads those who manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated technical ability to apply quality and process improvement principles in manufacturing, engineering, or related technical environments.
• Proven leadership experience directing quality, manufacturing, or engineering initiatives, building high-performing teams, and delivering root cause analysis, corrective actions, and measurable results while meeting quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Successful experience establishing and maintaining positive interfaces with suppliers and customers, fostering collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work independently, assume accountability, and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Holds an interim Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrates full‑spectrum leadership attributes and delivers high‑performance results.
• Skilled in planning, leading, and supporting scheduled program reviews (e.g., First Article Inspection, Production Readiness Review, Product Line Validation, Program Management Review).
• Extensive knowledge of MFC systems, product lines, manufacturing sites, and supplier operations.
• Strong presence and communication skills; able to clearly articulate complex technical issues and solutions to senior leadership.
• Hands‑on experience establishing or maturing a quality‑management system for a production‑line startup, from concept through execution.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and making sound decisions with incomplete data.
• Capable of working autonomously and as an effective member of cross‑functional MFC teams, including leading projects.
• Familiarity with SAP/APRISO.
• Knowledge of the DD250 process.
• Experience working with U.S. Government customers and the Defense Contract Management Agency.

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.