Senior Program Quality Engineering Manager — Flexible Work

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

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.