Job Description

Job Description

You will be the LOB Manager - Supplier Quality Engineering for the Close Combat Supplier Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for safeguarding the health and compliance of the Close Combat supply chain.

What You Will Be Doing

As the LOB Manager - Supplier Quality Engineering you will be responsible for driving supplier‑quality strategy, ensuring consistent execution of best‑practice processes, and delivering measurable improvements across the supply chain.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with senior quality leadership to develop and execute supply‑chain strategies that meet program goals.


• Lead the program Supplier Quality team, overseeing product build, delivery, and adherence to contractual and technical requirements.


• Implement and monitor metrics, tools, and policies that guarantee supplier performance exceeds required thresholds.


• Mentor and coach team members to grow talent and elevate the overall capability of the quality organization.


• Coordinate cross‑functional initiatives that drive process improvements, risk mitigation, and manufacturing readiness.

Why Join Us

We seek a collaborative, decisive leader who thrives in a mission‑critical environment. This role offers the chance to shape supplier‑quality practices for high‑impact Close Combat programs, work with cutting‑edge aerospace technology, and make a direct contribution to mission success. If you are passionate about excellence and eager to influence a critical supply chain, we want you on our team.

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 Orlando, FL. 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 possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in a STEM related discipline or equivalent experience/education/training.

• Understanding of the quality management system and how it interacts with transforming business systems

• Demonstrated ability to work as a Full Spectrum Leader at all levels of the organization to drive change. Full spectrum leader: ability to shape the future, energize the team, deliver results, build effective relationships and be accountable with high integrity and ethics

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization with clear, concise verbal and written skills and utilizing sound business judgment

• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and demonstrated experience in the development and evaluation of effective

• Supplier Quality experience and the ability to develop a vision for an organization and implement tactical actions to achieve the vision

Desired skills

• Team leadership experience with firm understanding of Full-Spectrum Leadership principles
• Proven track record managing team efforts in accordance with enterprise-level command media and Program specific requirements
• Inclusive and customer focused behavior and problem-solving abilities, developing employees, building constructive partnering relationships with customers, employees, and other business units
• Knowledge/Experience with source inspection, surveillance activities and special process reviews at suppliers
• Models and supports organization’s goals and vision; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and ability to overcome obstacles
• Ability to give, receive, and act on critical feedback
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to work professionally with the customer
• Experienced in Bid, Proposal and Estimating practices and development

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $117,200 - $206,770. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $134,900 - $233,680. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.