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Description:

You will be the **Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager** for the **Quality Program Team** \. Our team is responsible for driving quality excellence across the entire program life‑cycle—from proposal and contract review through start‑up, development, production, and sustained support\.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading the implementation and execution of program quality requirements, partnering with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring our customers receive the highest quality outcomes\.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Lead implementation and execution of program quality requirements across all phases of the lifecycle\.

+ Conduct contract reviews and flow down quality requirements to internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors\.

+ Establish quality budgets, cost commitments, and maintain an effective Quality Program Team business rhythm\.

+ Serve on Risk and Opportunity Review Boards, nominate risks and opportunities, and drive “Return to Green” corrective actions\.

+ Schedule and perform quality audits, ensuring Quality Assurance Plans are documented, current, and fully implemented\.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, technically complex environment\. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of hardware, software, and systems quality with strong partnership skills, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and a passion for continuous improvement\. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on mission‑critical programs, and the opportunity to shape quality strategy at a senior level\.

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 \(https://lmt\.co/OneLM\-JobDescription\-Benefits\) \.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Camden\. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location\. \(https://lmt\.co/MFC\-JobDescription\-Camden\)

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 Bachelors level or higher or equivalent experience/combined education

Ability to manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements

Knowledge of quality systems, demonstrated use of standard problem solving, troubleshooting tools and root cause analysis skills\.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration\.

Ability to obtain a secret security clearance therefore must be a US Citizen\.

Desired Skills:

STEM Degree at Bachelors level or higher preferred\.

Manufacturing experience

Knowledge of Aerospace standards: AS9100, AS9102, AS9103

Working knowledge of SAP

Working knowledge of root cause and corrective action processes

Experience in Six\-Sigma green belt techniques and statistical process control methods

Strong communication skills \(both oral and written\)

Ability to work in a collaborative and team based environment

**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.

**Clearance Level:** Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

**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 week

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\.

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\.

**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional

**Business Unit:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

**Relocation Available:** Possible

**Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection

**Type:** Full\-Time

**Shift:** First