Strategic Quality Manager, Multi‑Area Leader

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Chelmsford, MA seeks a Multifunctional Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives across Reliability, Test, and Inspection. You will coordinate recruitment, training, and performance, while managing resources and implementing a robust quality system.

The role requires leadership experience, deep knowledge of ISO9000/AS9100, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. You will interact with operations, manufacturing, and external customers to ensure compliant processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a technical/engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Formal leadership experience with direct reports.
• Strong ISO9000/AS9100 knowledge for quality systems.
• Experience across product life cycles from development to delivery.
• Experience with DCMA, MDA, STORM or similar customers.
• Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Advanced quality principles understanding.
• Experience with non-conforming material control and disposition.
• Experience solving complex quality problems (FAI, CCB, CAB).
• Effective communication with Technical Operations and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, and training of staff.
• Manage performance and resource allocation.
• Implement and oversee the quality management system and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements for products.
• Flow down internal and contractual quality requirements.
• Drive improvements across programs and tech innovations.
• Define and execute preventive and corrective actions.
• Support leadership in strategy deployment and QA processes.

Skills

ISO 9000 / AS9100

Quality leadership

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Chelmsford, MA seeks a Multifunctional Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives across Reliability, Test, and Inspection. You will coordinate recruitment, training, and performance, while managing resources and implementing a robust quality system.

The role requires leadership experience, deep knowledge of ISO9000/AS9100, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. You will interact with operations, manufacturing, and external customers to ensure compliant processes and