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Senior Quality Engineering Manager

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 694798BR Date posted: Jun. 09, 2025
Description:You will be the Senior Quality Program Manager for the Apache Sensors team. Our team is responsible for leading all aspects of quality for Apache Sensors programs, ensuring successful quality execution for all products.

What You Will Be Doing
Lockheed Martin (LM) is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Program Manager (QPM) to lead all aspects of quality for the Apache Sensors programs based in Orlando, FL.

As the Senior Quality Program Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the quality team, providing strategic leadership, and driving quality execution across programs. Your responsibilities will include:

•Establishing the quality team structure, providing strategic leadership and ensuring the successful quality execution for all Apache Sensors products.
•The QPM will be expected to operate with a OneLM mindset and work seamlessly across traditional functional, line of business (LOB) and business area (BA) silos.
•Liaise between programs, manufacturing sites across LM and the supply base
•Liaise between program and customer(s) to ensure compliance to requirements
•Develop and implement processes to establish Quality requirements (common and unique), optimize program •execution while driving out risks
Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to ensure quality standards are in place
•Establish key performance metrics and conduct data analysis to identify process improvements
•Identify solutions to complex problems using root cause and corrective/preventive action tools

Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and strategic leader to join our team as a Senior Quality Program Manager. As a key member of our Apache Sensors team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality products. You will be empowered to drive change, innovate, and make a lasting impact on our organization. If you're a motivated and experienced quality professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

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 in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Must have the ability to travel.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance prior to start.
Basic Qualifications:
-Technical Engineering degree at the Bachelor level or above in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
-Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
-Ability to travel
-Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material in Aerospace industry, including previous or current Material Review Board Quality Engineering authority
-Effective presentation skills, ability to develop messages, training and compelling strategies resulting in diverse teams implementing and executing new solutions
-Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with other functions, programs and internal/external customers
Desired Skills:
-Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
-ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
-Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 interpretation and application experience
-Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) technical experience
-Experienced in Bid, Proposal and Estimating practices and development of Quality Assurance --Basis of Estimates (BOE)
-Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM)
-Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished
-Equipment/Property during field, ground or operational tests
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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.

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  • Collaborative

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  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

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