Quality Engineer Sr - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer to apply quality principles across design through production, including supplier collaboration and program support. The role emphasizes product testing, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement to reduce scrap and rework while ensuring compliance with requirements.

The candidate should have a STEM degree, strong interpretation of drawings/specs, and hands-on experience with FMEA, RCCA, and analytical tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using basic Quality Engineering tools including: FMEA, Cause Maps, RCCA.
• 5+ years professional experience.

Skills

FMEA

Cause Maps

RCCA

Reading drawings & specs

5+ years experience

Education

B.S. in STEM field

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Standard 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. The position is intended to be a catalyst for program initiatives to reduce scrap, rework and repair, including improving quality inspection systems, reducing internal and external escapes, and ensuring production/quality process compliance.

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. The position is intended to be a catalyst for program initiatives to reduce scrap, rework and repair, including improving quality inspection systems, reducing internal and external escapes, and ensuring production/quality process compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM field
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience using basic Quality Engineering tools including:
• Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Cause Maps
• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• 5+ years professional experience

Desired Skills

• Experience developing analytics using Tableau
• Black/Green Belt Certification
• GD&T experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with developing inspection criteria and familiarization with inspection tools and methods
• Statistical Process Control

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.