Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Courtland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure product quality across programs, applying robust root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. You will audit configurations, manage non-conformances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet stringent space-grade standards.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering, ability to read complex drawings, and experience with SAP/P2P. Expect a demanding schedule with off-shifts to support mission-critical deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline (engineering or related).
• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience driving robust Corrective Actions Root Cause and Corrective Action.
• Willingness to work off shifts, overtime and nonstandard weeks to meet deliveries.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product compliance through accurate flow down of Program/Customer requirements and physical configuration audits.
• Dispositon and control of non-conformances; ensure proper documentation and closure.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality issues to ensure standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve process performance and reduce costs.
• Develop and apply statistical analyses to validate product quality and performance.

Skills

Quality engineering

Lean manufacturing

SAP

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

SAP

P2P

VECAMS

Job description

Company Mission & Program Overview

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Second Shift -4x10D FLEX- 4 10 hr nights Thu-Sun

• Ensuring product compliance through accurate flow down of Program/Customer requirements and physical configuration audits
• Ensuring non-conformance's are accurately controlled, documented and dispositioned
• Helping resolve technical issues and communicating them back to the program and or Customer
• Helping dive process improvements and cost savings utilizing a continuous improvement mentality

This position will apply also quality principles in the areas of: 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.

Perform technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures.

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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., Chemical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering)
• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation
• Ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications
• Experience driving robust Corrective Actions Root Cause and Corrective Action
• Demonstrates thorough attention to detail
• Required to work off shifts, overtime and nonstandard work weeks as needed to meet product deliveries
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Green Belt Trained and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Experience with PR/MRB process (PR/QMRB certification preferred)
• Understands lean manufacturing and quality optimization in a production environment
• Experience with SAP, P2P, VECAMS, and data analytics to report trends and achieve results
• Excellent communication skills to engage the team, customers and senior leader
• Resourceful self-starter possessing a "learning orientation"
• Experience working independently with customers and suppliers
• Missile , Hypersonics, or flight vehicle experience
• Experience in a Leadership role

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.