Site Quality Leader for Aerospace & Defense

VetJobs; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Thomasville, Georgia, seeks a Site Quality Manager to lead the quality strategy across multiple functions. You will oversee quality systems, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and manage risk to meet program requirements.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, directing recruitment and development of quality personnel, and implementing the quality management system with robust metrics. A must-have is U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM or equivalent combination education/experience.
• Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause and corrective action using RCCA, 5-Why, Fishbone.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality strategy across Quality, Reliability, Test, and Inspection.
• Direct recruitment, training, performance assessment, and career development for quality personnel.
• Allocate resources, assign work, and maintain an effective business rhythm.
• Implement and monitor the quality management system and metrics program, addressing adverse trends.
• Manage risk, opportunities, cost commitments, and ensure product acceptance and delivery per program requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Apriso

SAP

Windchill

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Thomasville, Georgia, seeks a Site Quality Manager to lead the quality strategy across multiple functions. You will oversee quality systems, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and manage risk to meet program requirements.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, directing recruitment and development of quality personnel, and implementing the quality management system with robust metrics. A must-have is U.S.