Quality Associate Manager - Level 4

JOB ID:

726561BR Date posted: Apr. 30, 2026

Description:

This position will be the Associate Manager for the F-35 Delivery Operations, Quality & Mission Success (Q&MS) & Final Assembly with responsibility for leading F-35 Product-Quality activities to support the following build areas: Final Assembly, Aircraft Finishing Facility (AFF), Acceptance Test Facility (ATF), Fuel Test Facility (FTF), Ground Operations, Flight Operations (including the Debrief process), DD-250 (artifact collection and aircraft preparation stage for sale to USG), and Ferry (delivery to customers around the Globe).

Specific responsibilities include:

Providing timely Quality Inspection and Analysis capabilities to Production Delivery Operations. Primary Quality POC for Production Delivery Operations Management, and liaison between Production and multiple DCMA Teams to coordinate Mandatory Government Inspections throughout the build areas. Directly responsible for the Leadership and Management Quality Analysts, Multi-Functional Quality Supervisors, and Union-represented Quality Inspectors and Quality Control Field Operations Analysts. Will be expected to build and maintain professional working relationships with teams across the F-35 program including Production, DCMA, Program Management, Finance, HR, Engineering, Production Planning & Control (PP&C) and Q&MS colleagues. Will manage staffing and associated budget, year-round Performance Management processes, promotion and recognition programs, and disciplinary actions. Will manage the Training, Lost Tool/Item, Aircraft Survey and "F-35 Safe for Flight Release" programs, and track Quality's Mission Performance metrics. Provide support for Action Requests (AR) from field customers, Corrective Action Requests (CAR) from DCMA colleagues, and lead Quality Assurance Record (QAR) functions that address product nonconformances, Lost Tools/Items and FOD incidents. Identify and pursue opportunities for process and product improvement across build areas.

What's In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of recent aviation quality experience Aircraft maintenance and sortie (flight) generation technical acumen Professional experience leading multi-functional teams Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Relationship and Team Building skills Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external

Customers, Team Members, Senior Leadership, Colleagues and Peers Desired Skills:

Experience with aviation Product-Quality methods in either quality or manufacturing roles 8+ years of recent aviation flightline operations experience Recent experience exercising Aircraft "Safe for Flight Release" or "Exceptional Release" certification Experience managing FOD incident, Lost Tool/Item, mishap, and product nonconformance investigations Ability to effectively navigate complex product and process-related requirements to validate nonconformances and develop corrective actions in coordination with DCMA and Production colleagues Experience with Microsoft Office Systems, Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) or similar Aircraft maintenance management Systems, Shop Floor Manager (SFM) or similar manufacturing system, Product Data Management (PDM) or similar engineering database, Quality Assurance Documentation System (QADS), APRISO, or similar

Quality Management System 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:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Possible Career Area:

QA/Test and Inspection Type:

Full-Time Shift:

Second At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology:

From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture:

Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth:

Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to

Be Your Best:

Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

Levels:

Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management Locations:

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