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Quality Engineer role reporting to Quality Sr Manager, responsible for leadership of critical strategic projects and site Production Quality process improvements to improve team throughput.  Overall coordination responsibility for Production Operations Corrective Action Board, RCCAs for systemic trends, and proactive process and product Quality improvements.

Applies quality principles across design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, reliability, inventory, and R&D for make‑or‑buy items. Performs technical evaluations of requirements, specifications, models, drawings, and procedures, and collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to establish and maintain quality standards. Leads failure investigations, Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) activities, and drives corrective/preventive actions that meet reliability and compliance requirements. Develops strategies and systems to improve internal and supplier performance, identifies and rectifies quality‑system deficiencies, and designs/analyses inspection and test processes and equipment. Conducts statistical analysis of failures, yields, rework, scrap, and non‑conformances, and supports Integrated Product Teams with data reviews. Performs audits and assessments for ISO‑9001/AS9100 compliance, evaluates design‑assurance and production‑process methodologies, and serves as the final authority on product acceptability. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on all quality‑related issues.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in a Technical, Industrial, or Quality Assurance related field at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent combination of education/experience in leui of a degree.
• Experience leading cross functional improvement activities to include review, identification, and driving action plans of yield top drivers
• Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, and Contracts that will enable review of Quality Engineering processes, inspections, root causal analysis, problem solving, and taking action on related Performance Metrics
• Root causal analysis experience and demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical or process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Experience in disposition of non-conforming material or products
• Prior Quality Engineer experience and strong Project Management skills
• U.S Citizenship required with the ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Prior Lockheed Martin Quality Engineer experience preferred
• Experience with Production Operations Quality processes and product quality requirements implementation
• 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
• Well versed in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Effective communication skills: written, oral, listening, and technical writing, across all levels of leadership across multiple sites
• Effective interpersonal skills including team building and collaboration
• Leadership and customer relationship management skills
• Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.