What You Will Be Doing
As the Supplier Quality Associate Manager you will drive excellence in a critical and established role responsible for safeguarding product quality and reliability across our supply chain. You will build strong collaborative relationships with suppliers while leading and coordinating supplier quality initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational standards and continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Own end-to-end supplier quality management, including accountability over resolution of critical supplier issues
- Plan, conduct, and follow up on supplier audits, assessments, and evaluations
- Maintain accurate documentation, metrics, and reporting on supplier quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and procurement teams to identify and resolve supply base risk and issues
- Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities
- Support supplier development and growth strategy, ensuring supply chain quality standards are met
- Balance leadership activities (approximately 25%) with individual contributor work (approximately 75%) to drive supplier quality performance
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑driven engineer who thrives in a fast‑moving aerospace environment. You will have the opportunity to shape quality strategy for a cutting‑edge space program, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and make a tangible impact on mission success.
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.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel for supplier‑site visits, audits, or project support
- Leadership: Direct personnel leadership and coaching skills
- Supplier Development: Ability to develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement
- Quality Management Systems: AS9100, ISO 9001, Six Sigma
- Audit and Assessment: Experience with audit methodologies and tools
- Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and trending
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to identify and resolve quality issues
- Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as ITAR, MDA MAPs, and DFARS
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, with strong organizational and time management skills
- Certifications: CQE, CQA, Six Sigma, or other quality-related certifications are highly desirable.
- Software Skills: ERP Systems: Experience with ERP systems,such as SAP or Oracle
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel for supplier-site visits, audits, or project support
- Direct personnel leadership and coaching skills
- Experience developing and implementing supplier quality improvement plans
- Experience working with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and Six Sigma
- Experience with audit methodologies and tools
- Strong data analysis and trending skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of ITAR, MDA MAPs, and DFARS
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- CQE, CQA, Six Sigma, or other quality-related certifications
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
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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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