Associate Manager - Multi-Functional Quality - Troy, AL

Description: You will be the Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager for the LRSS Quality team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards across multiple functional areas, including Quality, Reliability, Test, and Inspection, and implements quality management systems to drive excellence.

As the Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager you will be responsible for guiding a skilled group of Quality Engineers and Inspectors, shaping processes that ensure mission‑critical products meet the highest standards.

• Lead recruitment, selection, training, and performance recognition for quality personnel.
• Allocate resources, assign work, and maintain an effective business rhythm.
• Communicate quality requirements, concerns, and expectations with internal teams and DCMA.
• Drive risk and opportunity management, and oversee metrics programs to address adverse trends.
• Ensure product acceptance, delivery, and compliance with contractual and internal quality standards.

We're looking for a collaborative and results‑driven leader to join our Quality team as a Multi‑Functional Quality Associate Manager. As an ideal candidate, you are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to drive quality excellence and lead high‑performing teams.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is in Troy.

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. A company‑sponsored interim secret is required to start.

• STEM Degree at the Bachelor level or above and/or experience/combined education.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and must have an interim clearance prior to starting.
• Working knowledge of Quality Engineering methods, processes, and tools.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality systems.
• Experienced in reading and interpreting drawings and standards.
• Experienced in using various inspection measurement tools.
• Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) background check to obtain approval to be an ‘employee possessor’ of explosives or other ATF regulated items as defined by ATF regulations.

• STEM degree at bachelor level or above highly preferred.
• Defense contractor or military contractor experience desired.
• Experience in Six‑Sigma green belt techniques and statistical process control methods preferred.
• Previous Quality leadership experience in an ordinance manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work with and around explosives.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from a standard 40‑hour week over five days to condensed schedules that allow additional time away from the office.

Schedule for this Position: 4‑hour day, 3 days off per week.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First