Quality Engineer — Space Production & Process Excellence

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead strategic production quality initiatives across design, manufacturing, and supply chain. You will drive corrective actions, MRB/FRB processes, and data-driven improvements to meet reliability and compliance goals.

The role requires strong root-cause analysis, experience with ISO/AS9100, and collaboration with program management, engineering, and customers. A U.S. secret clearance or eligibility is required and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a Technical, Industrial, or Quality Assurance related field at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience leading cross functional improvement activities to include review, identification, and driving action plans of yield top drivers.
• Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, and Contracts that will enable review of Quality Engineering processes, inspections, root causal analysis, problem solving, and taking action on related Performance Metrics.
• Root causal analysis experience and demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical or process issues varying from basic to very complex.
• Experience in disposition of non-conforming material or products.
• Prior Quality Engineer experience and strong Project Management skills.
• U.S Citizenship required with the ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead critical strategic projects and site Production Quality process improvements to improve throughput.
• Coordinate Production Operations Corrective Action Board, RCCAs for systemic trends, and proactive quality improvements.
• Perform technical evaluations of requirements, specifications, models, drawings, and procedures with program management, engineering, and customers.
• Lead failure investigations, MRB/FRB activities, and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop strategies to improve internal and supplier performance and audit quality systems (ISO/AS9100).

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/industrial/QA

Tools

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

GD&T

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead strategic production quality initiatives across design, manufacturing, and supply chain. You will drive corrective actions, MRB/FRB processes, and data-driven improvements to meet reliability and compliance goals.

The role requires strong root-cause analysis, experience with ISO/AS9100, and collaboration with program management, engineering, and customers. A U.S. secret clearance or eligibility is required and leadership is essential.