Program Quality Engrg Asc Mgr - Goleta, CA

Description: You will be the Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager for the Missiles and Fire Control Santa Barbara Focal plane team. Our team is responsible for delivering mission‑critical systems with uncompromising quality.

As the Program Quality Engineering Associate Manager you will be responsible for optimizing and growing the quality team structure, providing strategic quality leadership, and ensuring successful development, production, and sustainment of the Mission Systems program portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Liaise between programs, manufacturing sites across LM, and the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements across the portfolio.
• Optimize program quality execution while driving out risks.
• Establish key performance metrics and conduct data analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Mentor and develop talent to strengthen the organization.

We are seeking a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about shaping high‑impact quality strategies. This role offers direct influence over Mission Systems programs, broad cross‑functional partnerships, and the chance to build a world‑class quality organization.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Location:

Goleta, CA. Travel:
Ability to travel. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

• STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above OR equivalent experience/combined education.
• Quality, Manufacturing, Development, or Process Engineering experience.
• Previous Program or Product Quality Experience.
• Experience either directly or indirectly leading people.
• Project Management Skills.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (This requires US Citizenship).

• STEM degree at Bachelors level or higher preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling strategies that drive business results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Project Management, Leadership, and Delegation Abilities.
• Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 interpretation and application experience.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation.
• Formal Causal Analysis Experience.
• Lean / Six Sigma or ASQ Certification in Quality.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

Experienced Professional

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Possible

QA/Test and Inspection

Full-Time

First