Quality Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Texas to apply quality principles across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement, leading investigations, and developing strategies to enhance internal and supplier performance.

The role emphasizes design and process quality, inspection planning, and statistical analysis to ensure compliance with requirements. A STEM degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to use causal analysis tools.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for quality testing methods.
• Experience in disposition of non-conforming products.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Apply quality principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop strategies to improve internal and supplier performance.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes and equipment.
• Conduct statistical analysis for product and material compliance.

Skills

Causes analysis tools

Interpret drawings

MS Office proficiency

Quality engineering experience (mechan

STEM degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for applying quality principles throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for applying quality principles throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Perform technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, and drawings.
• Lead failure investigations, material review board decisions, and corrective‑preventive actions.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve internal and supplier performance.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes and equipment.
• Conduct statistical analysis to assess product and material compliance.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, analytical, and driven to elevate quality standards. This role offers the chance to influence high‑impact programs and work with cutting‑edge technologies in a supportive environment.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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

• Bachelor’s level degree or higher in STEM
• Prior Mechanical or Electrical quality engineering experience developing and reviewing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured and procured products
• Able to interpret drawings and specifications to develop and apply quality test, inspection methods and work instructions
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools
• Experience in disposition of non-conforming products
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Desired Skills

• Hands on experience dealing with inspection of hardware and rework / repair of hardware
• Effective communication skills, written, oral, listening, technical writing
• Effective interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration.Demonstrated presentation skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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.