Quality Engineer Sr - E3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Flexible work arrangements

4x10 schedule

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Greenville, SC seeks a Quality Engineer to apply quality principles across design, production control, and supplier quality. You will evaluate requirements, interpret drawings, and participate in failure investigations.

Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure corrective actions meet reliability standards. Strong root-cause analysis, Six Sigma knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical/STEM field or related equivalent experience in Quality/Operations/Engineering fields.
• Experience reading blueprints and specifications; troubleshoot technical issues and develop/validate solutions.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS).
• Ability to drive systemic root cause and corrective action using data-driven methods.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality principles across design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and program performance.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality issues to ensure standards are in place.
• Engage in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Six Sigma/QA certification

Supplier quality experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

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

• Bachelor's degree in a technical / STEM field or related equivalent experience in Quality/Operations/Engineering fields.
• Practitioner of quality engagement and oversight.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications, applying knowledge in troubleshooting technical issues and in developing/validating solutions
• Experience and demonstrable proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS)
• Demonstrated ability to identify and drive systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative/qualitative analytical capabilities to communicate and influence others in concise, data driven methodologies.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated familiarity and proficiency with LM Aero Q&MS/SQM systems and processes.
• Experience with the F-16 Program.
• Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer / Quality Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer in an aircraft production environment.
• Experience in the following areas: Production Quality, Build-to-Print and Tooling controlled components and assemblies, domestic and international supply chain engagement, executive and/or customer engagement experience.
• Demonstrated quality management system understanding and quality science expertise in one or more of the following areas: statistical analysis & process control, sampling, six sigma, FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, process auditing or validation, root cause analysis and corrective action validations, and supplier quality management.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Certification, and/or related Technical Background/Experience.
• Ability to support large areas of responsibility, develop engagement plans, and execute assignments.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build consensus, and shape/influence opinions.
• Emerging leadership skills and experience with managing projects.

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.