Sr Manager Program Quality Engineering
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
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Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Sr Manager Program Quality Engineering
You will be the Sr Manager Program Quality Engineering for the Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering robust program quality across the full product lifecycle. What You Will Be Doing As the Sr Manager Program Quality Engineering you will be responsible for leading the quality organization, shaping strategy, and ensuring flawless execution of quality processes. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements.
- Liaise between programs, manufacturing sites, and the supply base.
- Ensure compliance with customer and program requirements.
- Optimize program quality execution while mitigating risks.
- Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support.
- Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to establish and maintain quality standards.
- Develop talent and drive continuous improvement through data analysis.
- Partner with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers.
- Participate in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship.
- Establish and maintain effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.
Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. You will have the opportunity to shape quality strategy, mentor a high-performing team, and make a tangible impact on mission-critical programs. 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Technical Engineering degree at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent combined education/experience
- Proven experience leading effectively in a concurrent development/production program area
- Experience leading quality in sensor and missile programs
- Experienced leading Bid, Proposal and Estimating efforts and the development of Quality Assurance Basis of Estimates (BOE)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Ability to travel
- Demonstrated ability to develop compelling strategies that drive business results
Desired
Skills:
- Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material in Aerospace industry, including previous or current Material Review Board Quality Engineering authority
- Lean / Six Sigma or ASQ Certification in Quality
- Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 interpretation and application experience
- Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment/Property during field, ground or operational tests
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
* Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
* For (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.
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