Associate Manager - Program Quality Engineering - Goleta, CA Jobs

Program Quality Engineering Associate ManagerYou 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.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.Basic Qualifications:STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent experience/combined educationQuality, Manufacturing, Development, or Process Engineering experiencePrevious Program or Product Quality ExperienceExperience either directly or indirectly leading peopleProject Management SkillsAdvanced AS9100 and AS9102 interpretation and application experienceFormal Causal Analysis ExperienceAbility to travelAbility to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (This requires US Citizenship)Desired Skills:STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher preferredMissile Defense Agency (MDA) and Mission Assurance Provision Specifications (MAPS) experienceDemonstrated ability to develop compelling strategies that drive business resultsExcellent verbal and written communicationProject Management, Leadership, and Delegation AbilitiesExperience leading Bid, Proposal and Estimating efforts and the development of Quality Assurance Basis of Estimates (BOE)Risk Identification and MitigationLean / Six Sigma or ASQ Certification in QualitySecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: SecretOther Important Information:Expression of Interest: 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: 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. Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekPay 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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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.