Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for the PrSM Program Quality Engineering Team in Dallas, TX. You will lead quality processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support hybrid on-site/remote operations throughout transition to production.

The role requires 3+ years in quality, aerospace/defense manufacturing, and a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related STEM field. Expect work across LM sites and suppliers with strong emphasis on AS9100/ISO9001 compliance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• 3+ years in quality engineering, aerospace or defense manufacturing with a STEM degree.
• Solid understanding of QMS (AS9100/ISO9001) and inspection planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality processes and coordinate cross-functional teams in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.
• Lead investigations to resolve transition to production issues.
• Develop and implement inspection plans at LM sites and suppliers.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Secret clearance

Quality engineering

A&D manufacturing

AS9100/ISO9001

GD&T

First-Article inspections

Root cause analysis

Inspection plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

MFCApriso

P2P systems

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Sr Quality Engineer for the PrSM Program Quality Engineering Team. Our team isresponsible for leading Transition to Production efforts for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) production, driving continuous improvement initiatives, root cause and corrective actions, andensuring aerospace quality standards across Lockheed Martin sites and suppliers.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Sr Quality Engineer for the PrSM Program Quality Engineering Team. Our team isresponsible for leading Transition to Production efforts for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) production, driving continuous improvement initiatives, root cause and corrective actions, andensuring aerospace quality standards across Lockheed Martin sites and suppliers.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer Sr you will be responsible for overseeing quality processes, coordinatingcross‑functional teams, and supporting hybrid on‑site/remote operations. Your responsibilities willinclude, but are not limited to:

• Participate & Lead Affordability/Efficiency projects
• Lead in quality initiatives within an Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Leading investigations to resolve transition to production issues.
• Develop and implement inspection plans at LM sites and Suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP,and other aerospace standards.
• Support travel to production sites and/or Supplier as needed.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for quality metrics.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and driven to enhance aerospace quality across a global supply chain. This role offers the chance to shape critical missile production processes and make a tangible impact on national defense capabilities.

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

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in quality engineering, aerospace, or defense manufacturing and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related STEM fieldorequivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated expertise with Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO9001) including creation of inspection plans, execution of First‑Article Inspections to AS9102, and management of special‑process compliance
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and performing mechanical/electrical inspections; able to identify supplier quality deficiencies and drive corrective‑action implementation
• Physical capability to work in a manufacturing environment, including prolonged standing and use of required Personal Protective Equipment (protective footwear, eye/hearing protection, etc.)

Desired Skills

• Experience with MFCApriso and other P2P business systems
• Proven ability to lead source inspections, special‑process surveys, purchase‑order reviews, and supplier surveillance activities
• Demonstrated leadership and customer‑relationship management in cross‑functional team settings
• Knowledge of tooling processes (casting, additive manufacturing) and structured/blue‑light inspection techniques
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher
• GD&T training or certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

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.