Quality Engineering Associate Manager

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

Job Description:

Job Description You will be the Quality Engineering Associate Manager for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team, leading a Quality Team. 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 team that applies quality principles in various areas, including 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. Your responsibilities will include: -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 requirements, specifications, and designs -Collaborating with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers on quality-related issues -Engaging in product failure investigations, material review board decisions, and corrective / preventive action development -Ensuring corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and compliance with requirements -Developing strategies to improve internal and supplier performance and productivity -Evaluating quality systems for deficiency identification and correction -Designing and analyzing inspection and testing processes and mechanisms Why Join Us We're looking for a talented and experienced Quality Engineering Associate Manager to join our team. As a leader in quality engineering, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of our products and processes. You will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership. If you're a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about quality engineering, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to the development of high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers. 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 -STEM degree at Bachelor level or higher OR equivalent experience / combined education. -Experienced Leader in Quality Assurance Processes, Practices and Procedures related to DOD contracts. -Skilled in interpersonal communication which facilitates execution of cross functional goals. -Skilled in driving the development and implementation of process improvements and quality systems in manufacturing process. -Strong interpersonal skills that promote teamwork across multiple functions and motivate support personal to achieve common goals. Desired skills -STEM degree at Bachelor level or higher preferred -ASQ Certified Quality Manager. -ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. -Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification. -Experience in Quality Control environment of manufacturing facility. -Strong understanding and working knowledge of MFC SAP and Apriso functions relative to the MRB process and the processing of hardware through the manufacturing and inspection steps in a factory environment. -Advanced knowledge of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management Systems. 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 Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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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