Strategic Program Quality Engineering Lead

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

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.