Job ID: 733662BR Date posted: Jul. 07, 2026
Description:We are seeking a strategic leader to fill a Production Quality Assurance (PQA) role, responsible for leading the Florida Production Facility (Titusville) organization in support of Production Operations activities. This position will initially oversee a team of approximately 12 employees but will likely grow with expansion of the site.
Key responsibilities:
Lead Production Quality Engineers, Inspectors, CMM Programmers and Quality Analysts
Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, and Programs teams
Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) and safety compliance
Evolve key value streams to enable Space to be ahead of ready in a model-based enterprise
Serve as primary point of contact with DCMA and external customers for Production Quality Assurance strategic objectives
Drive commonality and standardization for designing scalable production
Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and cross-site partnerships
Deliver value-added business health metrics to identify trends and risk areas
Evolve advanced quality technologies and capabilities for increased producibility
Identify resource needs and required upskilling
Lead performance management and talent development
Maintain financial budgets
Basic Qualifications:
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing tools and processes
Background in quality systems, metrics, and processes in high-rate production environments
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional and program organizations
Experience interacting with senior leaders and external customers
Strategic leadership and positive impact on business results
Business acumen and technology savviness
Desired Skills:
Prior Quality Manager experience
Strong Quality background including Quality Engineering and Manufacturing readiness Processes
Technical understanding of factory and business systems, tools and processes
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (e.g. SAP, Solumina, Apriso)
Experience with 1LMX capabilities
Ability to synthesize results and present findings through research and analysis
Business savvy with the ability to create strategies achieving broader enterprise objectives
Work experience in at least one other LM Business Area's factories
Experience working with Non-Exempt & Represented employees
Excellent interpersonal and communication 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First