Program Quality Engrg Asc Mgr - Goleta, CA

Lockheed Martin•Goleta, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager for the Missiles and Fire Control Santa Barbara Focalplane team. Our team is responsible for delivering mission‑critical systems with uncompromising quality. What You Will Be Doing As the Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for optimizing and growing the quality team structure, providing strategic quality leadership, and ensuring successful development, production, and sustainment of the Mission Systems program portfolio. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Liaise between programs, manufacturing sites across LM, and the supply base. Ensure compliance with customer requirements across the portfolio. Optimize program quality execution while driving out risks. Establish key performance metrics and conduct data analysis to identify improvement opportunities. Mentor and develop talent to strengthen the organization. Why Join Us We are seeking a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about shaping high‑impact quality strategies. This role offers direct influence over Mission Systems programs, broad cross‑functional partnerships, and the chance to build a world‑class quality organization. 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 located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. 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.

Requirements

STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above OR equivalent experience/combined education
Quality, Manufacturing, Development, or Process Engineering experience
Previous Program or Product Quality Experience
Experience either directly or indirectly leading people
Project Management Skills
Ability to travel
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (This requires US Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop compelling strategies that drive business results
Excellent verbal and written communication
Project Management, Leadership, and Delegation Abilities
Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 interpretation and application experience
Experience leading Bid, Proposal and Estimating efforts and the development of Quality Assurance Basis of Estimates (BOE)
Risk Identification and Mitigation
Formal Causal Analysis Experience
Lean / Six Sigma or ASQ Certification in Quality

Responsibilities

Liaise between programs, manufacturing sites across LM, and the supply base.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements across the portfolio.
Optimize program quality execution while driving out risks.
Establish key performance metrics and conduct data analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
Mentor and develop talent to strengthen the organization.