Quality Engineer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Quality Engineer who will be responsible for applying quality principles to support the production of mechanically manufactured components and assemblies.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.

Work Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Master’s degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement.
• Extensive experience in the disposition of nonconforming products.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Applying quality principles in design, manufacturing, incoming materials, production control, and product evaluation
• Performing technical evaluations to ensure product requirements and specifications are met
• Designing and analyzing inspection and testing processes, and conducting product quality tests
• Collaborating with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers on quality-related issues
• Engaging in product failure investigations, material review board decisions, and corrective/preventive action
• Developing strategies to improve internal and supplier performance and productivity
• Evaluating quality systems for deficiencies and recommending corrective actions

Desired Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in additive manufacturing, machining, welding, and mechanical assembly.
• Experience conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) to AS9102 and working with government customers.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Specifications.
• ASQ certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt/Black Belt).
• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or higher is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to focus on continual improvement practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• The selected candidate must be a US citizen and have the ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) will be necessary to support the assignment and weekly reports.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(K)/Retirement Plans
• Flex-Time
• Healthcare
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development

Employer’s Statement

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.