WHAT WE'RE DOING
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 WORK
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.
WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.
We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.
WHO YOU ARE
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.
WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here! Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing advanced productquality solutions, including inspection techniques, specialized equipment, process controls, mistakeproofing systems, and statistical quality control methods.
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 such as ERP or MRP or factory management systems
Ability to obtain a clearance Proven ability to effectively communicate in a team environment to deliver results.
Proven ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
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
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 WORK
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.
WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.
We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.
WHO YOU ARE
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.
WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here! Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing advanced productquality solutions, including inspection techniques, specialized equipment, process controls, mistakeproofing systems, and statistical quality control methods.
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 such as ERP or MRP or factory management systems
Ability to obtain a clearance Proven ability to effectively communicate in a team environment to deliver results.
Proven ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
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
Job ID: 523226696
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026
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