Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer to strengthen the Quality Engineering Team. You will apply quality principles across design, incoming material, production control, and supplier processes, driving improvements and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. The role requires leading product failure investigations, conducting technical evaluations, and developing strategies to improve internal and supplier performance.

Travel 20–30% may be required. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Experience applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to mechanical/electrical designs.
• Experience with aerospace quality systems (AS9100 and/or ISO9001) including MRB, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience conducting first-article inspections, design reviews, or supplier-quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality principles across design, incoming material, production control, and supplier processes.
• Conduct technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, drawings, and procedures.
• Lead product failure investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve internal and supplier performance.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, performing statistical analysis.

Skills

Quality mindset

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ STEM

Tools

SAP

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineer Sr for the Quality Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across the product lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for applying quality principles, conducting technical evaluations, and driving continuous improvement across design, production, and supplier domains.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Apply quality principles across design, incoming material, production control, and supplier processes.
• Conduct technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, drawings, and procedures.
• Lead product failure investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve internal and supplier performance.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, performing statistical analysis.

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.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about elevating quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to influence product excellence and work with cross-functional teams in a forward-thinking environment. 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 Dallas.

Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited institution
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain Secret clearance
• Experience applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to mechanical and/or electrical designs, including interpretation of drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Experience with aerospace quality systems (AS9100 and/or ISO9001), including creation and management of non-conformance documentation, Material Review Board (MRB) authority, root-caused analysis, and corrective-action implementation
• Experience conducting first-article inspections, critical-design reviews, or supplier-quality audits for mechanical/electrical assemblies, and generating associated performance metrics
• Ability to travel 20% - 30%

Desired Skills

• Experience designing or reviewing aerospace electrical hardware (e.g., printed wiring boards, wiring harnesses, connectors)
• Familiarity with J-STD-001 and IPC-610/IPC-620 standards for electronic assembly
• Working knowledge of the MFC SAP and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business systems
• ASQ Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black-Belt certification
• Demonstrated leadership and customer-relationship-management abilities in a supplier-facing environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.