Multifunctional Quality Manager - L5
Sikorsky Aircraft
Fort Worth, TX · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Standard Job Description
This role is for the Quality Manager for Fabrication and Low Observable Finishes. The manager will lead a team of approximately 115 quality engineers, quality control analysts, leaders, and inspectors. Fabrication includes electrical, paint, composites, tubes, machining, tooling, non-destructive inspection, material survey, shipping, receiving, and barrel house. Low observable finishes includes component final finishes, landside final finishes, and aircraft final finishes.
Manages more than one functional area in Quality, Reliability, Test, or Inspection. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for resource allocation, work assignments and establishing/maintaining an effective business rhythm. Responsible for all aspects of quality for assigned area of responsibility. Communicates quality requirements, concerns and expectations. Active participant in risk and opportunity management processes. Ensures cost commitments and financial responsibilities are met. Ensures appropriate identification and flow down of quality requirements (internal and contractual) and effective implementation of quality requirements. Ensures effective implementation of quality management system within area of responsibility. Ensures effective implementation of a metrics program and actively address adverse trends. Ensures product acceptance and delivery per established process and program requirements. Note: This job code will be used for quality personnel that have lead responsibility for a program with one or more quality disciplines.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience with fabrication and/or low observable finishes
Experience managing a multi-shift operation
Demonstrated full spectrum leadership skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Desired Skills
Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience
Green belt / black belt
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, risk reduction, or cost savings
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (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.