Lockheed Martin · 3 weeks ago
Quality Engineer - Level 2
Palmdale California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $118K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer to apply quality principles to various aspects of product and process quality. The role involves performing technical evaluations, collaborating with various teams on quality issues, and developing strategies to improve performance and productivity.
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 understanding of audit techniques
Strong understanding of engineering requirements and mechanical and electrical inspection methods
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of QE Processes, and related Performance Metrics
Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
Capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems utilizing causal analysis tool
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
Security Clearance: Secret
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in STEM
ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
Strong familiarity with Production Operations
Strong 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
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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