Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Quality Engineer Staff- Level 4
Possible
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $176K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer Staff to drive process improvements and manage variation in their Advanced Development Programs. The role involves collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards and reduce defects.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products
Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures
Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place
Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action
Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements
Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity
Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications
Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs
Qualification
Required
Experience in root cause, corrective action, manufacturing metric analysis and creation
Experience in one or more of the following areas: quality engineering, quality assurance, inspection, quality auditing
Experience with reading and interpreting engineering requirements and specifications and apply their intent for evaluating acceptance of quality products
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with: 3D Model Based Environments like Catia, NX, 3DX or XVE
GD&T Experience
Design for manufacturing Experience; Manufacturing assembly and/or fabrication experience in production operations environment
Experience with: Internal surveillance systems/auditing systems, Inspection Planning and Work Instructions, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Inspection methods, Statistical Process Control, Key Characteristic management (design and process KCs), RCCA tools and skillsets, Metrics development; analytics
You MUST have a security clearance to apply
Preferred
Bachelors in STEM
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of the organization to identify and drive systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative, qualitative analytical capabilities to communicate and influence others in a concise, data driven manner
Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations
Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System Requirements
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
Excellent teaming skills; must interface with all levels of management, technical experts, and floor level personnel in a multi-organizational environment
Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE or CMQOE certification
Experience with D/PFMEA, Process improvement tools (DMAIC, Six Sigma)
AS9145 Experience
Full Scale Determinant Assembly manufacturing practices
Supplier QA engagement
Supplier performance management KPIs
FAI experience per AS9102
PLM lifecycle knowledge
Software QA integration
Test, system checkout
Composites (desired skill: fabrication of composites)
Strong in Full Scale Determinant Assembly manufacturing practices
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
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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