Job Description

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer Associate Manager for a position supporting multiple programs in Grand Prairie, TX.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for driving a quality‑first mindset throughout multi‑functional disciplines and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools.


• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure ISO 9001 / AS9100 compliance.


• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to develop and maintain quality control systems.


• Present performance briefings and technical reviews to site and program leadership.


• Mentor and develop team members, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance management.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, analytical, and passionate about elevating product quality. This role offers the chance to influence multiple programs, work with cutting‑edge technologies, and shape a culture of excellence.

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 in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

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 clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

Ability to travel, including to various production locations in across the United States and abroad. (~30%).

STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher, or equivalent experience.

Must be a U.S. citizen have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start.

Knowledgeable of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management System.

Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques.

Experience as a team leader and making risk-based data driven decisions.

Experience implementing material review boards and dispositioning non-conformances.

Experience interpreting drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products.

Advanced understanding and experience completing root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Knowledge of Configuration Management and control processes.

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Experience with Machine Shop, Mechanical Assembly, Tooling / Gages / Fixtures, and Mechanical Inspection.

Must posses Electrical / Electro-mechanical component experience to include experience with qualification testing and qualification testing requirements.

Desired skills

Experience with CCB's and soldering.

Experience with NEW manufacturing facility stand-up and ISO/AS certification requirements/pathways to facility certification.

Special Process Engineering experience.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).

SAP Application experience.

Control Account Manager experience.

Bids and Proposals experience.

Demonstrated presentation skills.

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 $99,700 - $175,835. 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 $114,700 - $198,720. 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.