Standard Job Description
Program Quality Engineering Manager – Exempt
You will be the Program Quality Engineering Manager for the Program Quality Team. Our team is responsible for delivering comprehensive quality oversight across the program lifecycle, from proposal through production support.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Program Quality Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading the implementation and execution of program quality requirements.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the execution of quality requirements across proposals, contract review, start‑up, development, transition, production and support phases.
- Partner with program teams as the Quality Lead to ensure design, development, production and mobilization meet quality standards.
- Conduct contract reviews, flow down quality requirements to suppliers and subcontractors, and maintain effective DCMA/customer quality relationships.
- Establish and manage quality budgets, cost commitments, and risk/opportunity review boards.
- Develop, maintain, and execute Quality Assurance Plans, audits, and independent program reviews to drive Return‑to‑Green outcomes.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep expertise in hardware, software, systems and supplier quality. You thrive in complex, multi‑disciplinary environments and are passionate about driving measurable quality improvements that enable program success. This role offers high visibility, strategic impact, and the chance to shape quality excellence across a portfolio of critical programs.
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.
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Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is located in Santa Barbara, CA. https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/missiles-and-fire-control.html?utm_campaign=mfc&utm_term=rm&utm_source=MFC-JobDescriptions-MFC-Business-page-2025&utm_medium=website .
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
- Leadership Experience (Quality Leadership preffered)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel for supplier‑site visits, program reviews and other program support
Desired Skills
- Customer: Customer relationship development
- Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement
- Quality Management Systems: AS9100, ISO 9001, Six Sigma
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills across technical and personnel
- 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: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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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.