Quality Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (AL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a quality-focused professional to advance aerospace quality across design, manufacturing, and supplier networks. You will evaluate product requirements, perform analyses, and lead investigations into failures to uphold stringent reliability standards.

The role collaborates with program management, engineering, and suppliers to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement, aligning with AS9100-like quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience; 2 years of professional experience; or no experience with a related Masters degree.
• Working knowledge of product assembly/manufacturing
• Working knowledge of problem-solving techniques and analytical analysis

Responsibilities

• Applies quality principles to design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or R&D 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.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Analytical thinking

Quality assurance

Product assembly/manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience

Tools

VE-CAMS

SAP

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

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.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.
• Working knowledge of product assembly/manufacturing
• Working knowledge of problem-solving techniques and analytical analysis

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Space vehicles and architecture, programs, and requirements.
• Knowledge and proficiency using VE-CAMS and SAP.
• Previous industry related certifications to include: Hardware Torquing, Adhesive Bonding, Polymerics
• Quality Assurance inspection background preferred
• Understanding of engineering requirements including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System requirements including AS9100, ISO9000 and/or AS9003.
• Experience with Government Customers (e.g. NASA) and requirements flow downs.
• Experience with dimensional inspection, including the use of calipers

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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.