Quality Engineer - Orlando, FL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer to apply quality principles across design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, and program performance for make and/or buy products.

The role includes collaborating with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers; conducting product failure investigations; driving CAPA actions; and developing strategies to improve supplier and internal performance.

Qualifications

• STEM degree at bachelor level or higher, preferably in Quality Assurance or related field.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
• Experience developing methods, work instructions, and procedures for inspection of manufactured products.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and inspection methods (mechanical/electrical).
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and contracts for QE processes and metrics.
• Experience using root-cause analysis tools to resolve technical issues.
• Experience dispositioning non-conforming products.
• Knowledge of GD&T and configuration/data management.
• Ability to travel 25–50%

Responsibilities

• Applies quality principles across design, materials, production control, and evaluation.
• Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers.
• Engages in product failure investigations and CAPA actions.
• Develops strategies to improve internal and supplier performance.
• Evaluates quality systems for deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Designs inspection/testing processes and conducts product quality tests.
• Engages in supplier certification and selection processes.

Skills

STEM knowledge

GD&T understanding

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Reliability testing

Dispositioning non-conformances

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/quality field

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

• STEM degree at the bachelors level or higher, preferably in a Technical, Industrial or Quality Assurance related field or equivalent experience/education
• Must be able obtain a Secret level security clearance
• Engineering or Quality experience developing methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection of manufactured products
• An understanding of engineering drawings requirements mechanical and electrical inspection methods
• Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, Contracts that will enable development and review of QE Processes, and related Performance Metrics
• Demonstrated ability to use casual analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Experience in dispositioning of non-conforming products
• Awareness of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management
• Ability to travel 25%-50%

Desired Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CSQ) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
• Thorough understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Demonstrated team leadership skills
• Customer Relationship Management skills
• Experience working with Government customers
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Effective interpersonal skills including team building and collaboration
• Effective communication skills including written, oral, listening and technical writing
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment

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.