Program Quality Engineering Manager - Arlington, TX

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Program Quality Engineering Manager to lead and manage the quality engineering efforts for the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) program. What You Will Be Doing The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all products and services meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations. This role requires a deep understanding of quality engineering principles, program management, and the THAAD system. Responsibilities: -Lead and manage the quality engineering team responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards, policies, and procedures. -Develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and processes to ensure the successful execution of the THAAD program. -Manage and track quality metrics, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to improve quality performance. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, to ensure quality is integrated into all aspects of the program. -Manage the Team performing quality audits, inspections, and testing to ensure compliance with quality standards. -Identify and mitigate risks to quality and ensure that all issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner. -Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. -Provide regular reports to senior management on quality performance, issues, and recommendations. -Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality engineering. Why Join Us We seek a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast?paced, mission?critical environment. This role offers the chance to shape quality strategy for a high?visibility program, influence cross?functional teams, and make a tangible impact on national defense capabilities. 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 in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. 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 Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM related field or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment. Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in leading and managing quality engineering teams. Proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams such as customers and/or suppliers. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. Prior Management Experience leading complex teams. This position will require working flexible hours and travel out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the United States. Desired skills A Master's degree is preferred. Strong understanding of the THAAD unique requirements; i.e. MAP, RAM, PMP. Ability to navigate the challenges between multiple MFC sites, suppliers and within the IWTA efforts between non MFC sites. Prior THAAD program experience and THAAD customer experience. 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. Other Important Information 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 Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay 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 $122,900 - $216,660. 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. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. 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.

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