Program Quality Engineering Mgr - L5

About the role

You will be the Program Quality Engineering Manager for the Quality Program Team, responsible for implementing and executing quality requirements for PAC-3 Missile Production.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who thrives on delivering measurable quality impact. This role offers the chance to shape critical missile production processes, work with advanced technology, and influence a high-visibility program that directly supports national defense.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers to support production across hardware, software, systems, and suppliers.
• Drive monthly contractual commitments by solving high-impact quality issues and managing corrective actions.
• Conduct independent program reviews to assess risks and develop Return-to-Green plans.
• Maintain DCMA/Customer quality relationships and establish effective Quality Program Team rhythms.
• Develop strategic plans for team growth and champion process improvements across functional organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, Industrial, Quality-Assurance, or a related STEM discipline — or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions, set priorities, and provide clear direction in a dynamic business environment.
• Experience developing, implementing, and measuring Quality Management systems or strategies that produced measurable improvements.
• Proven experience presenting quality-focused proposals or results to cross-functional leadership groups, with documented adoption of the recommended solutions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen — this position is located at a facility that requires special access and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Strong customer-focused mindset; ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders (customers, DCMA, other business units) to resolve problems and develop employee talent.
• Experience creating, monitoring, and reporting executive-level operations metrics (e.g., OEE, CPK, First-Pass Yield).
• Expertise leading continuous-process-improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) and driving measurable results.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing Quality Engineering tools such as PPAP, APQP, and other product-launch quality processes.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that influence cross-functional teams and deliver results.

Location

This position is in Dallas, Texas.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $129,000.00 - $239,600.00. The salary range is a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (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 are not guaranteed and vary based on performance metrics).

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.