Quality Engineer Associate - Level 1

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer to apply quality principles across design, materials, production control and product evaluation for make and buy items. The role collaborates with program management, engineering and manufacturing to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.

The engineer will engage in supplier selection, certification maintenance, and perform product quality testing and statistical analyses to ensure reliability and compliance with requirements.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related STEM field.
• Familiarization with GD&T and mechanical/electrical inspection methods, including developing inspection plans, First-Article Inspections to AS9102, and driving corrective actions for supplier deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Applies quality principles across design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, and program performance to ensure quality standards.
• Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality issues to ensure corrective actions and reliable results.
• Engages in supplier selection and maintains certification programs; conducts product quality tests and statistical analyses as needed.

Skills

DMAIC

RCCA

8D problem solving

Blue-light inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

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.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S.citizen
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related STEM field
• Familiarization with engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical/electrical inspection methods, including:
• Developing inspection plans
• Performing First‑Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
• Identifying, documenting, and driving corrective actions for supplier quality deficiencies
• Work on‑site in a manufacturing environment (must be able to stand for extended periods and use required Personal Protective Equipment)

Desired Skills

• Familiar with Quality Engineering tools like (DMAIC, RCCA, 8D,etc.)
• Knowledge with source inspection, special‑process surveys, purchase‑order reviews, and supplier surveillance activities
• Demonstrated leadership and customer‑relationship management abilities
• Experience with blue‑light/structured‑light inspection

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
• 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.