Quality Engineer Associate

Lockheed Martin; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Engineer Associate to join their dynamic team in Arlington, TX. This role involves ensuring product quality through rigorous documentation review, process analysis, and collaboration with suppliers and customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. With a flexible 4×10 work schedule, this position offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work that impacts lives and contributes to critical missions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to tackle challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or technical discipline required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation related to manufacturing processes to ensure quality.
• Analyze and resolve process issues from basic to complex.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Technical Degree in STEM

Job description

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company that partners with customers worldwide to deliver proven performance on the toughest challenges. They have employees across many states in the US and internationally, with business locations in various nations and territories. Their focus is on helping customers tackle the hardest missions that demand courage, resilience, and precision. These missions are often dangerous, critical, and offer opportunities to change the world and save lives.

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer Associate to join their team in Arlington, TX. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or technical (STEM) discipline from an accredited college or university, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and the ability to travel are also required.

The Quality Engineer Associate will be responsible for:

1. Reviewing documentation related to manufacturing processes: Ensuring quality products are delivered to customers.
2. Supporting Supplier IPTs and production sites: Reviewing quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and non-conformance aging.
3. Analyzing and resolving process issues: Addressing issues from basic to complex.
4. Leading program corrective action meetings: Identifying trends, aiding in problem resolution, and ensuring commitments are met.
5. Participating in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards: Dispositioning non-conforming hardware, identifying containment requirements, and determining root causes and corrective actions.
6. Performing assessments and audits: Ensuring compliance with specifications, drawings, procedures, and ISO-9001/AS9100 standards.
7. Evaluating design assurance activities and process methodologies: To prevent impacts on production velocity and quality.
8. Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and program personnel: Addressing quality issues.
9. Utilizing lean initiatives: Focusing on waste reduction and continuous improvement.
10. Making final product acceptability decisions.

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• A technical degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong organizational skills to track multiple activities, prioritize tasks, and interpret specifications for compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, team-building, and collaboration skills.
• Effective presentation, problem-solving, and communication skills (written, oral, technical).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and processes.
• Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance).

Work Schedule and Location

This role offers a 4×10-hour day schedule, with three days off per week. It is based in Arlington, TX, with part-time remote telework, and specific weekly schedules discussed during hiring.