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Quality Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin

Hooks, TXFull-time$94–175K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$94–175K/yr
Location
Hooks, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Lockheed Martin seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Associate Manager supporting the M270 Launcher Program in Texarkana, Texas. The role provides strategic leadership across program quality processes, data analytics, continuous improvement, and talent development. It serves as a quality engineering subject matter expert and advisor to the on-site team, helping ensure compliance with customer and government standards while improving program execution.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality EngineeringAS9100Quality Management SystemsTeam LeadershipFacilitationMaterial Review BoardsNonconformance DispositionDrawing InterpretationRisk-Based DecisionsRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective and Preventive ActionAudit TechniquesConfiguration ManagementMicrosoft OfficePresentation SkillsTravelElectrical SchematicsWiring DiagramsLean Six SigmaSpecial Process EngineeringMRP/ERP SoftwareControl Account ManagementProposal DevelopmentBasis of EstimatesGovernment Sustainment

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical EngineeringInterim Secret Clearance and Ability to Obtain Secret ClearanceLean Six Sigma Green or Black BeltASQ CQE or CQIA

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Associate Manager for a position in Texarkana, TX. The position will be in support of primarily the M270 Launcher Program. The Quality professional will be responsible for the strategic leadership and perfomrance of several key areas of responsitlity in support of the M270 Program Quality Manager, including overall Program Quality business process management, data analytics, continuous improvement, talent development, training and knowledge continuity.

The candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of quality engineering and as an advisor for the on site Quality team. This position requires that the candidate stay current with industry standards, and leverage technology into MFC.

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Drive strategies resulting in contemporary and optimal business methods and practices for strengthing the Quality Management System and talent development and implement processes to optimize program execution while driving out risks.

  • Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to ensure quality standards are in place.

  • Effectively communicate with both suppliers and the US Government Customer.

  • Ability to influence outcomes.

  • Establish Program Quality Management System that complies with customer requirements and government regulatory standards.

  • Utilize quality methodologies and Missiles and FIre Control policies and procedures.

  • Establish Performance Metrics and conducting data analysis to identify process improvements.

  • Identifying solutions to complex problems with a focus on continual improvement practicies using tools like causal Analysis to drive effective Corrrective Action and Prevetative Action.

  • Liason between program and the on-site customer and counterparts to ensure customer satisfaction and accomplishment of customer requiremetns.

  • Develop talent to strengthen the organization.

  • Manage budgets and staffing for areas of responsibility.

  • Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.

Basic Qualifications

  • Technical Engineering degree at the bachelor level or above

  • Must have an interim Secret Clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

  • Knowledgeable of AS9100 standard and implementation of the Quality Management System

  • Experienced as a team lead and facilitator

  • Experience implementing material review boards and dispositioning non-conformances

  • Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for the development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products

  • Experience in making risk based data driven decisions

  • Advanced understanding and experience in executing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions

  • Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques

  • Knowledge of configuration management and control processes

  • Proficient skill level with the microsoft office suite

  • Demonstrated presentation skills and comfort presenting information to upper level leadership

  • Ability to travel

Desired Skills

  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product / performance specifications and other systems integration technical data

  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt certification

  • Special process Engineering experience

  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

  • Experience with MRP/ERP software platforms

  • Control Account Management (CAM) experience

  • Proposal experience including Basis of Estimates (BOE)

  • Experience working with a Governement customer in a sustainment environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $94400.00 - $175200.00

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,060 open Quality Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$94–175K/yr
  • Texas median$87–163K/yr27 salary ranges
  • US median$116–181K/yr595 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is 10% above the Texas median midpoint ($123K) — in the middle half of Quality Engineering salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 55 open Quality Engineering jobs in Texas and 1,060 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Quality Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (770 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 454 of the 1,060 open Quality Engineering jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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