You will be the Multifunctional Quality Associate Manager for the THAAD Quality team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards across multiple functional areas, including Quality, Reliability, Test, and Inspection, and implements quality management systems to drive excellence.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Multifunctional Quality Associate Manager you will be responsible for guiding a skilled group of Quality Engineers and Inspectors, shaping processes that ensure mission‑critical products meet the highest standards.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead recruitment, selection, training, and performance recognition for quality personnel
- Allocate resources, assign work, and maintain an effective business rhythm
- Communicate quality requirements, concerns, and expectations with internal teams and DCMA
- Drive risk and opportunity management, and oversee metrics to address adverse trends
- Ensure product acceptance, delivery, and compliance with contractual and quality requirements
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of driving quality excellence in complex, high‑stakes environments. You thrive on shaping processes, mentoring teams, and delivering results that directly impact mission success. We support work‑life balance and overall well‑being with flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Troy. [Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location. https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Troy
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent combined education/experience
- Formal leadership experience leading a team of direct reports
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Previous quality experience with product life cycles including development through sales and delivery
- Experience with external and government customers such as DCMA, Army or MDA
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Advanced understanding of Quality principles
- Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material
- Experience in solving complex problems associated with the quality of products and with regard to quality owned processes (FAI, CCB, CAB, etc.)
- Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders
- Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
- Advanced experience in AS9102 and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience managing diverse teams comprised of both hourly and salaried personnel
- Strong understanding of product change schedules and effectivities
- Experience in program or functional quality management of personnel within a manufacturing environment
- Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, 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 under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent combined education and experience
- Formal leadership experience leading a team of direct reports
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Previous quality experience across product life cycles from development through sales and delivery
- Experience with external and government customers, such as DCMA, Army, or MDA
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Advanced understanding of quality principles
- Experience controlling and disposing of nonconforming material
- Experience solving complex product-quality and quality-process problems, including FAI, CCB, and CAB activities
- Effective communication and interaction with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders
- U.S. citizenship
- Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Advanced experience with AS9102 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Experience managing diverse hourly and salaried teams
- Strong understanding of product change schedules and effectivities
- Experience with program or functional quality management personnel in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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