Program Quality Engineering Manager

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Program Quality Engineering Manager for our team. What You Will Be Doing As the Program Quality Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers to implement and execute quality requirements for LTIAMD. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: -Responsible for all aspects of Quality to support manufacturing with inputs to and from proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and sustainment. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. -Partners with program teams for Quality execution of design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. -Proficient in company policies. -Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. -Establishes and manages quality budgets and cost commitments. - Supports the delivery of monthly contractual commitments through problem solving of high-impact quality issues through reviews of technical risk assessments, evaluation of corrective actions, and documentation of customer concerns. - Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. - Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm. - Develop strategic plans for team growth and development for a proactive quality approach - Engage with other functional organizations to drive process improvements and efficiencies as well as for adherence to key quality metrics Why Join Us We seek a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast?paced, mission?critical environment. This role offers the chance to shape quality strategy for a high?visibility program, influence cross?functional teams, and make a tangible impact on national defense capabilities. 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 . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher is STEM or equivalent years of experience - Strong understanding of AS9100 and other industry quality standards - Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment. - Experience developing and driving Quality Management strategies resulting in optimal business outcomes. - Experience with creating and implementing new processes, while effectively managing change - Effective presentation skills and demonstrated ability to develop messages and compelling strategies resulting in cross functional teams implementing and executing innovative solutions. Desired skills - Bachelor’s degree or higher is STEM preferred - Previous management experience - Inclusive and customer focused behavior and problem-solving abilities, developing employees, building constructive partnering relationships with customers, employees, DCMA, and other functions. - Demonstrated ability to create, monitor and report on executive operations metrics. - Demonstrated expertise leading and implementing continuous process improvement. - Experience planning and/or executing Quality Engineering tools (i.e. PPAP, APQP, Lean / Six Sigma) - Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence others by translating data to actionable information that deliver results. - Experience in creating new processes or methods to execute quality with affordability as a focal point. - Demonstrated ability to evaluate opportunities, weigh trade?offs, and make timely recommendations when data is scarce or still emerging. -Ability to iterate quickly, gather feedback, and refine decisions as more data becomes available. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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