Quality Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Ocala, Florida is seeking a Quality Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. The role ensures manufactured, repaired, and procured products meet design and process requirements, delivering high-quality results for mission-critical programs.

The candidate will develop and review quality standards, drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to resolve quality issues while maintaining

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or STEM.
• Experience with nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Familiarity with inspection methods, measurement tools, and basic statistics.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality engineering expertise to support program quality objectives.
• Develop and review quality standards, methods, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.
• Review documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes.
• Update planning and work instructions.
• Analyze quality data on yields, rework, scrap, and nonconformances.
• Lead program parts review and corrective-action meetings.
• Ensure corrective/preventive actions meet reliability standards and requirements.
• Perform assessments and audits to ensure compliance.
• 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 deficiencies and corrections.

Skills

Quality engineering

Nonconformance management

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Statistical techniques

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

AS9102 First Article Inspection

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured, repaired, and procured products meet or exceed design and process requirements.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured, repaired, and procured products meet or exceed design and process requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

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

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering flawless products to customers. This role offers direct impact on mission‑critical programs, exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace technology, and the opportunity to shape quality practices that support national security.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Ocala, Florida.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or other STEM discipline
• Experience supporting nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks.

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.