Quality Engineering Asc Manager - Grand Prairie, TX

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description This position is responsible for overseeing quality operations for international programs across Precision Fires. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of products and processes, and you will play a key role in managing a team of quality professionals and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quality excellence. What You Will Be Doing As the Quality Engineering Associate Manager, you will be responsible for leading a mixed team of domestic and international employees that applies quality principles in various areas, including development of quality management systems, design, production control, and product evaluation. You will perform technical evaluations, collaborate with program management and customers on quality-related issues, and engage in product failure investigations and corrective action development. Duties include, but not limited to: -Managing a team of quality professionals who apply quality principles in areas such as design, production control, and product evaluation-Performing technical evaluations of product -Drive strategies resulting in contemporary and optimal business methods and practices for strengthening the Quality Management System and talent development -Develop and implement processes to optimize program execution while driving out risks -Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to ensure quality standards are in place -Establish Program Quality Management System that comply with customer requirements and governmental regulatory standards -Utilize quality methodologies and Missiles and Fire Control policies and procedures -Establish performance metrics and conducting data analysis to identify process improvements -Identifying solutions to complex problems with a focus on continual improvement practices -Analysis to drive Corrective Action and Preventive Action -Liaison between program and the Customer to ensure Customer satisfaction and accomplishment of Customer requirements -Develop talent to strengthen the organization -Strong leadership skills are essential as this position directly interfaces with executive leadership across the spectrum of production and development operations. -Experience dealing with internal and external customers is essential and will be required to support the established business rhythm. -This role requires experience in the deployment and management of cross functional support to meet program commitments. -Strong communication skills are required to support senior leader and customer briefings. Basic Qualifications -Must have the ability to travel ~20% of the time -STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher, or equivalent experience -Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance -International experience working with suppliers and customer -Experience working with Government customers -Experienced as a team lead and facilitator with experience influencing outcomes -Advanced understanding of Quality principles in a related industry with experience managing the development, modification, application and maintenance of quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product -Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material -Experience effectively communicating and interacting with Engineering and Technology, Operations, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Program Management and all other stakeholders -Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Desired skills -STEM degree at Bachelors level or above preferred (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited college) -Effective presentation skills, ability to develop messages, training and compelling strategies resulting in diverse teams implementing and executing new solutions -Experienced in Bid, Proposal and Estimating practices and development of Quality Assurance Basis of Estimates (BOE) -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 -Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification -ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) -Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 Interpretation and application experience -Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 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 $99,700 - $175,835. 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. (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 $114,700 - $198,720. 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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