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## Standard Job Description You will be the Site Quality Manager for the Quality Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing quality systems, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and managing risk across multiple functional areas. What You Will Be Doing As the Site Quality Manager you will be responsible for leading quality strategy, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and delivering measurable quality outcomes. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead cross‑functional quality initiatives across Quality, Reliability, Test, and Inspection
• Direct recruitment, training, performance assessment, and career development for quality personnel
• Allocate resources, assign work, and maintain an effective business rhythm
• Implement and monitor the quality management system and metrics program, addressing adverse trends
• Manage risk, opportunity, cost commitments, and ensure product acceptance and delivery per program requirements Why Join Us The ideal candidate is collaborative, results‑driven, and passionate about elevating quality excellence.

This role offers the chance to shape enterprise‑wide quality practices, influence strategic decisions, and make a lasting impact on product reliability. 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 Thomasville, GA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. ## Basic Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain a secret security clearance
• Bachelor's level degree or higher in STEM or equivelant combined education/experience
• Prior Supplier Quality Engineering experience developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured products.
• Demonstrated experience applying

AS9100 / ISO 9001

quality management system requirements

• Hands on experience dealing with inspection of hardware and rework / repair of hardware
• Proven ability to lead root cause and corrective action efforts using standard methodologies (RCCA, A3, 5-Why, Fishbone)
• Experience with nonconformance management, corrective action systems, and audit support
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools (SPC, trend analysis, capability studies)
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements
• Experience working in cross-functional environments to resolve quality issues and drive closure
• Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.

Ability to work independently with limited direction while managing competing priorities

• Flexibility in work schedule is required; overtime may be necessary to meet mission needs. ## Desired Skills
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Quality Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior Quality Engineers
• Experience supporting program execution, production operations, or system deployments
• Experience with digital manufacturing and enterprise systems (e.g., Apriso, SAP, Windchill)
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, risk reduction, or cost savings
• Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Experience working with Government customers and suppliers in a sustainment environment.
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical documentation and leadership briefings
• Quality certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Ability to influence quality decisions at the program, site, or enterprise level

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:

$116100.00 - $215700.00 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.