Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Stratford (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to apply quality principles across design, production, and supplier processes. You will collaborate with program management, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure compliance with GD&T and quality plans.

You will evaluate product requirements, perform inspections, and lead corrective actions, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high reliability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited University or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Must possess effective communication where you are able to structure, prepare and deliver compelling and clear technical communications
• Experience with creation of inspection plans & FAIs

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GD&T

Effective communication

Inspection plans & FAIs

Root Cause Analysis

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

• 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.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited University or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Must possess effective communication where you are able to structure, prepare and deliver compelling and clear technical communications
• Experience with creation of inspection plans & FAIs

Desired Skills

• Background in ISO 9001/AS9100
• Experience with detail manufacturing & inspection
• Experience with reading engineering drawings
• Quality Engineering knowledge including skills in creating and maintaining quality plans, inspection instructions, FAIs, & standard work.
• Proven track record using Root Cause Analysis methodologies to investigate non‑conformances, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement
• Knowledge of MS office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.