Quality Engineer Asc

Lockheed Martin; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Florida seeks a Quality Engineer to apply quality principles across design, production, and supplier networks. You will perform technical evaluations, lead investigations, and drive corrective actions to meet reliability and spec requirements.

You will review documentation, analyze data, conduct First Article Inspections, and collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to sustain quality standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or STEM.
• Experience with nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Familiar with AI procedure optimization software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Familiar with inspection methods, measurement tools, and statistics.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ability to train engineers and electronic associates on build techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation for internal and external manufacturing processes.
• Update planning and work instructions.
• Analyze quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non-conformances.
• Lead program parts review and corrective-action meetings.
• Ensure corrective/preventive measures meet reliability standards.
• Perform First Article Inspections.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality issues.
• Engage in product failure investigations and MRB decisions.
• Evaluate quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

Skills

Nonconformance management

Root cause analysis

Corrective action

AI procedure optimization software

Engineering drawings interpretation

Inspection methods and statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Train new hires

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing (STEM)

Tools

MES

QMS

Job description

Standard Job Description
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.

Standard Job Description
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.
As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for providing quality engineering expertise to support the program’s quality objectives, developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, and procedures, and driving continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Reviewing documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes
• Updating planning and work instructions
• Analyzing quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non-conformances
• Leading program parts review and corrective-action meetings
• Ensures corrective/ preventive measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements
• Performing assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance
• 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, and material review board decisions
• Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
• Perform First Article Inspections

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or other STEM discipline
• Experience supporting nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
• Familiar with using Artificial Intelligence Procedure optimization software
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
• Familiarity with inspection methods, measurement tools, and basic statistical techniques
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain) to resolve quality issues
• Ability to train new hires including engineers and electronic associates on build techniques
• Proficient in standard Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desired Skills

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems and aerospace quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection per AS9102 requirements.
• Experience with quality data analysis, metrics, and trend reporting.
• Knowledge of configuration management and change control processes.
• Experience using manufacturing execution systems or quality management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

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.