Site Quality Manager - Thomasville, GA

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

Job Description

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Final Clearance for the Role

Secret

Shift 1

Relocation Yes

Level Of Experience Experienced Professional

Clearance Required to Start None

Telework Employee will work Onsite Full Time

Functional Area Operations

FT/PT/Casual

FullTime

Business Area Missiles and Fire Control

Salary Range $116,100.00 - $215,700.00

Standard Job Description

You will be the Site Quality Manager for the Quality Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing quality systems, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and managing risk across multiple functional areas.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Site Quality Manager you will be responsible for leading quality strategy, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and delivering measurable quality outcomes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead cross‑functional quality initiatives 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, opportunity, cost commitments, and ensure product acceptance and delivery per program requirements

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, results‑driven, and passionate about elevating quality excellence. This role offers the chance to shape enterprise‑wide quality practices, influence strategic decisions, and make a lasting impact on product reliability.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Auto req ID

482857BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain a secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s level degree or higher in STEM or equivelant combined education/experience
• Prior Supplier Quality Engineering experience developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured products.
• Demonstrated experience applying AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system requirements
• Hands on experience dealing with inspection of hardware and rework / repair of hardware
• Proven ability to lead root cause and corrective action efforts using standard methodologies (RCCA, A3, 5-Why, Fishbone)
• Experience with nonconformance management, corrective action systems, and audit support
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools (SPC, trend analysis, capability studies)
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements
• Experience working in cross-functional environments to resolve quality issues and drive closure
• Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.Ability to work independently with limited direction while managing competing priorities
• Flexibility in work schedule is required; overtime may be necessary to meet mission needs.

Desired Skills

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Quality Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior Quality Engineers
• Experience supporting program execution, production operations, or system deployments
• Experience with digital manufacturing and enterprise systems (e.g., Apriso, SAP, Windchill)
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, risk reduction, or cost savings

Experience With Performing First Article Inspections To AS9102 Requirements.

• Experience working with Government customers and suppliers in a sustainment environment.
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical documentation and leadership briefings
• Quality certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Ability to influence quality decisions at the program, site, or enterprise level

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $116100.00 - $215700.00

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.

City*

Thomasville

State*

Georgia

Job_Category

Operations

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Lockheed Martin