Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer for Advanced Programs to shape and safeguard the quality of our products in a dynamic development environment.

You will develop and review quality standards, mentor engineers, and drive corrective actions with suppliers while collaborating across functions to ensure compliance and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with 5+ years' experience, or related master's with 4 years' experience.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation.
• Experience developing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection of manufactured products.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review quality standards, processes, methods, work instructions, and procedures for manufactured and procured products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are implemented and met.
• Identify, trend, and resolve non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Drive corrective-action initiatives with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a data-driven culture.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

AS9100/ISO9001

Lean Six Sigma

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Sr. Quality Engineer, Advanced Programs for the Advanced Programs Special Programs team. Our team is responsible for delivering advanced program solutions with uncompromising quality.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Sr. Quality Engineer, Advanced Programs you will be a part of shaping and safeguarding the quality of our products and processes in a dynamic development environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and reviewing quality standards, processes, methods, work instructions, and procedures for manufactured and procured products
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality standards are implemented and met
• Identifying, trending, and resolving non‑conformances in a timely manner
• Driving corrective‑action initiatives with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative, data‑driven culture

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑impact projects. You will work with cutting‑edge hardware, influence product reliability, and see your contributions directly affect mission success. We value technical excellence and provide the resources you need to grow.

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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in related discipline, with 5 years or more of professional experience, 4 years professional experience with a related Master’s degree, or equivalent combined education/experience
• Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation
• Experience developing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Experience with control and disposition of non‑conforming material

Desired Skills

• Root Cause & corrective action implementation experience including Failure Review Board chair or co‑chair
• Experience working with multiple levels of Government customers and stakeholders
• Experience with MRA/Readiness Reviews
• Experience solving complex problems associated with the quality of productsEffective communication skills including written, oral and listening and technical writing
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Thorough understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with strong skills in AS9100 certification and compliance requirements
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)
• Ability to travel

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.