Job ID: 704321BR Date posted: Sep. 08, 2025
Description:The Product Quality Assurance (PQA) Associate Manager will oversee a subset of the Product Quality Assurance team at LM RMS in Syracuse, NY, reporting directly to the Product Quality Engineering Manager.

The PQA Associate Manager will act as the primary point of contact for Product Quality Engineers and the Inspection Supervisor for their assigned areas/programs.
In this role, the selected incumbent will partner with their Product Operations counterparts to ensure manufactured product meets all contractual requirements.
This position involves extensive collaboration and teaming with a multi-functional team, including Product Operations, Engineering, Program Offices, and other RMS manufacturing sites.
The PQA team has direct responsibility for inspecting products, reviewing and approving quality processes, monitoring defects and trends, conducting root cause analysis, and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions.
The PQA Associate Manager will support the PQA Manager in the implementation of the AS9100 compliant Quality Management System in the manufacturing areas. This will involve ensuring performance to site-level metrics, driving continuous improvement activities, and assisting in the implementation of Product Quality-focused Digital Transformation initiatives for their assigned areas/programs.
Basic Qualifications:
- Proven ability to effectively communicate in a team environment to deliver results.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
- Proven ability to develop and deploy advanced product quality techniques in production of complex electronic and
mechanical equipment. These techniques include product inspection methods and equipment, process controls, mistake proofing, and statistical controls.
- Understanding of AS9100 requirements.
- Experience in test techniques of electronic
assemblies and systems.
- Experience with DOD customer interface.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with/working knowledge of Manufacturing execution/reporting Systems including ERP/MRP/Factory management systems
- Ability to obtain a clearance
Desired Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead complex teams in a high pressure, fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform as Full Spectrum Leader.
- Technical degree in Engineering, Math, or Science.
- Experience working with Program Management/Teams
- RF experience
- Production Quality Experience
- Audit Experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong customer relationships
- Demonstrated experience in Root Cause Analysis techniques & implementation of Corrective Action plans
- Excellent communication and team building
skills
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. 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. (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 and New York is $114,700 - $198,720. 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.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First