Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Quality Engineer Staff- Level 4
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffLockheed Martin is an innovative company seeking a Quality Engineer for their Advanced Development Programs. The role involves driving process improvements, managing variations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce defects and enhance product quality.
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
You MUST have a security clearance to apply
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
Experience with D/PFMEA, Process improvement tools (DMAIC, Six Sigma)
Supplier QA engagement
Supplier performance management KPIs
FAI experience per AS9102
PLM lifecycle knowledge
Software QA integration
Test, system checkout
Preferred
Bachelors in STEM
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE or CMQOE certification
AS9145 Experience
Composites (desired skill: fabrication of composites)
Strong in Full Scale Determinant Assembly manufacturing practices
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
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
Recent News
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