Quality Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedules

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Troy is seeking a Quality Engineer to apply quality principles across the product lifecycle from design to manufacturing. You will evaluate requirements, support failure investigations, and develop strategies to improve performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a STEM field, 1+ year manufacturing experience, ability to read drawings and GD&T, and familiarity with QA documentation. A Secret clearance is required; US citizenship and eligibility are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Quality Engineering or STEM field or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Secret clearance.
• 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; familiarity with calipers, micrometers, and GD&T.
• Experience creating or maintaining work instructions or quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, and designs.
• Participate in failure investigations and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, conduct statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure we meet contract requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Measurement tools

Documentation

SOP development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Quality Engineering or STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS9102

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for applying quality principles throughout the product lifecycle, from design through manufacturing.

Standard Job Description

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for applying quality principles throughout the product lifecycle, from design through manufacturing.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Perform technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, and designs.
• Participate in failure investigations and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, conduct statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with both internal and external customers to ensure we meet contractual requirements.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality products. This role offers the chance to influence product excellence across the entire value chain while working with a supportive, innovative team.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Quality Engineering or relative STEM field or equivelant combined education/experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• 1+years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; familiarity with basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) and GD&T
• Experience creating or maintaining work instructions, SOPs, or quality documentation

Desired Skills

• STEM degree at bachelors' level or higher preferred
• Lean / Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
• ASQ Certification: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).
• Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience working with Government customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.