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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

Program Quality Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin Space is focused on harnessing the potential of space to innovate and integrate capabilities for the future. The Program Quality Engineer will support the Fleet Ballistic Missile Quality Program, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and leading the Quality team through all aspects of the program lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Ensures Quality Engineering, Inspection and Auditor resources are in place to support surveillance activity and upcoming deliverables
Flows Program and Quality related information to Quality Program Team (QPT)
Reviews Quality data for trends (favorable or unfavorable) and performs root cause analysis as needed
Communicates with DCMA and end-contract customers regarding upcoming joint customer events
Collaborates with Engineering & Technology, Production Operations regarding process questions or changes
Provides Quality activity progress update and accomplishments in support of business rhythm

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturing EngineeringSAPCustomer Relationship ManagementProduction OperationsMS OfficeManufacturing DocumentationCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

US Citizenship to start with the ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
Responsible for supervising overall implementation, maintenance, and compliance to quality requirements
Investigate Quality related support activities and supporting quality decisions associated with the effective implementation, operation, and assessment of Quality data
Implement the program's Quality plan and lead the Quality team ensuring compliance to industry standards, contractual requirements and customer expectations
Serve as a single focal point for Quality & Mission Success (Customer, Program Management, Functions)
Lead the Quality Program Team – all aspects including Hardware Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Production Operations Quality – through all areas of the program / product lifecycle
Ensure communication and flow down of requirements to internal teams and external supply base
Develop and manage the Quality financial scope
Analyze quality performance data (manufacturing data, engineering design metrics), identify recurring issues, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions, and raise quality performance issues to senior leadership, as needed
Ensure Quality Engineering, Inspection and Auditor resources are in place to support surveillance activity and upcoming deliverables
Flow Program and Quality related information to Quality Program Team (QPT)
Review Quality data for trends (favorable or unfavorable) and perform root cause analysis as needed
Communicate with DCMA and end-contract customers regarding upcoming joint customer events
Collaborate with Engineering & Technology, Production Operations regarding process questions or changes
Provide Quality activity progress update and accomplishments in support of business rhythm

Preferred

Experience directly engaging with customers
Strong Customer Relationship Management
Knowledge of SAP
MS Office
Manufacturing Engineering/Production Operations
Familiarity with manufacturing or production documentation and failure reporting
Root Cause and Corrective Action facilitation experience
Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Currently active Secret clearance
Previous experience in manufacturing and/or quality including inspection, testing, and certification of products
Familiarity with Procure-to-Pay or SAP, EPDM, PMPDB, and other Lockheed tools that house engineering requirements
Familiarity with reading Program Quality Requirements Checklists, Quality Codes, and QCode Matrices
Strong communication and presentation skills

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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