Associate Manager Quality Engineering (Fabrication)

Basic Qualifications

• STEM degree at the Bachelor's level or higher, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (ie SAP, Apriso, etc.)
• Experience with root cause analysis and evaluations
• Experience working successfully in a team environment
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security clearance

Job Description

You will be the Associate Manager Quality Engineering (Fabrication) for the Quality Assurance team. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality electronic assemblies, machined and welded parts, and safety-critical systems for defense and commercial customers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supervise direct reports, including career development, performance reviews, and staffing
• Oversee quality-engineering work assignments such as quoting, capacity planning, budgeting, and capital planning
• Lead internal and external IPT meetings, corrective-action boards, and quality-metric reviews
• Implement mistake-proofing, continuous-improvement initiatives, and ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance
• Collaborate with other Lockheed Martin sites to harmonize processes and achieve mission success

Why Join Us

• The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong focus on quality excellence and continuous improvement
• This role offers the chance to shape critical engineering processes, mentor a talented team, and directly impact the delivery of mission-critical systems
• We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options

Desired Skills

• STEM degree at Bachelor's level or higher preferred
• Experience with quality assurance in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading a group of technical individuals
• Experience with cable/harness and electro/mechanical assembly standards
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001 and NQA-1/10CFR50 Appendix B and/or auditing experience with these standards
• Experience in Quality, Engineering and/or Production Operations
• Experience with MRB and dispositioning of nonconformances
• Experience writing technical reports
• Experience interfacing and interacting with DCMA and/or other government customers
• Certified Green Belt or experience with lean manufacturing and failure analysis
• Certifications or knowledge of fabrication manufacturing and inspection processes

Other Important Information

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access