Sr Manager Program Quality Engineering

Lockheed Martin; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Quality Engineering in Goleta, CA. This leadership role drives the quality strategy across the full product lifecycle, coordinating with programs, manufacturing sites, and suppliers to ensure compliance and flawless execution.

You will lead design, development, production, and mobilization phases, managing quality requirements, and fostering continuous improvement through data-driven decisions. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven leadership in concurrent development/production programs.
• Experience leading quality in sensor and missile programs.
• Experience in Bid, Proposal and Estimating and QA BOE development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to craft strategies that drive business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality organization, shaping strategy and ensuring flawless execution across the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate between programs, manufacturing sites and the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with customer and program requirements.
• Optimize program quality execution while mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to set and maintain quality standards.
• Develop talent and drive continuous improvement through data analysis.
• Partner with program teams as Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization; flow down QA requirements to suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Quality strategy

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor-level engineering degree

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Sr Manager Program Quality Engineering for the Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering robust program quality across the full product lifecycle.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Sr Manager Program Quality Engineering for the Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering robust program quality across the full product lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing

Responsibilities

As the Sr Manager Program Quality Engineering you will be responsible for leading the quality organization, shaping strategy, and ensuring flawless execution of quality processes. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements.
• Liaise between programs, manufacturing sites, and the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with customer and program requirements.
• Optimize program quality execution while mitigating risks.
• Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to establish and maintain quality standards.
• Develop talent and drive continuous improvement through data analysis.
• Partner 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
• Partner 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
• Participate in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship.
• Establishe and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

Why Join Us

he ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments. You will have the opportunity to shape quality strategy, mentor a high‑performing team, and make a tangible impact on mission‑critical programs.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Technical Engineering degree at the Bachelor level or above or equivelant combined education/experience
• Proven experience leading effectively in a concurrent development/production program area
• Experience leading quality in sensor and missile programs
• Experienced leading Bid, Proposal and Estimating efforts and the development of Quality Assurance Basis of Estimates (BOE)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to travel
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling strategies that drive business results

Desired Skills

• Experience with control and disposition of non‑conforming material in Aerospace industry, including previous or current Material Review Board Quality Engineering authority
• Lean / Six Sigma or ASQ Certification in Quality
• Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 interpretation and application experience
• Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM)
• Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment/Property during field, ground or operational tests

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00

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.

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.