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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Advanced Programs Quality Engineer, Staff

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer Staff to join their Advanced Programs Special Programs team. The role involves shaping and safeguarding the quality of products and processes, developing quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met.

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Responsibilities

Developing and reviewing quality standards, processes, methods, work instructions, and procedures for manufactured and procured products
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are implemented and met
Identifying and resolving non-conformances in a timely manner
Leading failure analysis, Material Review Board activities, and corrective action processes
Makes the final decision on acceptability of product

Qualification

Hardware QualitySupplier QualityCorrective ActionAS9100 CertificationQuality Standards DevelopmentFailure AnalysisMaterial Review BoardGeometric DimensioningTolerancingLean Six Sigma CertificationASQ Certified Quality EngineerISO 9001 KnowledgePresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., Chemical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering), with 9 years or more of professional experience; or 7 years professional experience with a related Master's degree
Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation
Root Cause & corrective action implementation experience including Failure Review Board chair or co-chair
Experience developing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products
Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with strong skills in AS9100 certification and compliance requirements
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts
Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material (Material Review Board)
Thorough understanding of engineering requirements and inspection methods during transition to production activities
Experience solving complex problems associated with the quality of products
Demonstrated presentation skills
Ability to travel

Preferred

Experience working with multiple levels of Government customers and stakeholders
Experience with MRA/Readiness Reviews
An understanding of LMP2P / SAP / Apriso to support business operations
Experience or knowledge in Bid, Proposal, and Estimating practices as well as in development of Quality Basis of Estimates (BOE)
A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Special Process Engineering experience
Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
Thorough understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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