Description:We are Lockheed Martin

This position is scheduled on 1st shift 4X10B (Tuesday - Friday; Off Sat/Sun/Mon). However, the selected candidate may be assigned a different schedule based on business needs. The quality associate manager is expected to participate in weekend coverage as part of a rotation schedule.

The quality associate manager will report to the Fabrication Quality manager. The Fabrication Quality team supports fabrication of various components across F-16, F-22, and F-35 platforms. Additionally, Fabrication Quality has responsibility for shipping and receiving inspections, tooling inspections, and non-destructive inspections. The quality associate manager is expected to develop effective cross-functional relationships with DCMA, Fabrication, NDT/NDI Level 3 Engineering, F-35 Production Operations, and Warehouse personnel. The quality associate manager will have responsibility for Fabrication Quality's operational strategy development and execution across Fabrication departments. The quality associate manager will leverage quality performance data to monitor product quality and increase yield.

The position's direct staff includes quality supervisors and quality analysts. The reporting chain includes four different inspector labor grades (tooling, detail, non-destructive, and electrical). The quality associate manager is expected to develop their team's soft and hard skills to enable higher levels of performance and overall strategy execution. The selected candidate will be responsible for employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessments, salary, and recognition/discipline actions.

What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

Our Commitment to DEI
We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
*Appropriate degree from an accredited college, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
*Experience in quality and/or manufacturing.
*Formal or informal leadership experience.
Desired Skills:
*Bachelor's degree or above in a business- or engineering-related discipline.
*Industry certification (i.e. CQE, CMQ/OE, Six Sigma, A&P, etc.)
*Formal leadership experience in a union environment.
*Knowledge of non-destructive test methods.
*Knowledge of light metrology.
*Formal experience in logistics and/or production control.
*Quality or manufacturing experience with composites, electrical components, machining, paint, and/or tube manufacturing processes.
*Completion of a leadership development program (QTLD, OLDP, ELDP, etc.)
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First