Quality Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (AL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to ensure design, material and process quality across programs. You will collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to uphold quality standards and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, applying Six-Sigma/Lean concepts, and performing statistical analyses to certify compliance with high-reliability requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3-8 years of Quality Engineering experience in space, aerospace, defense, or a high-reliability industry
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100, MIL-STD-1916, or similar standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD-L, and configuration-management data
• Familiar with Procure-to-Pay or SAP or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Experience in one of the following disciplines: Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or anything else related
• Microsoft Office applications experience

Responsibilities

• Apply quality principles in 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
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place
• Engage in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action
• Develop strategies and systems to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity
• Evaluate quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conduct product quality tests, perform statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications
• Engage in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs
• Participate in or drive process improvement activity; Lean and Six-Sigma familiarity

Skills

Quality engineering

Analytical/problem solving

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Procure-to-Pay

SAP

ERP

Tableau

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

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.

Participate in or drive process improvement activity. May be certified in Lean and Six‑Sigma quality‑engineering methodologies.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3-8 years of Quality Engineering experience in space, aerospace, defense, or a high-reliability industry
• hands‑on experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100, MIL-STD-1916, or similar standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD-L, and configuration‑management data
• Familiar with Procure‑to‑Pay or SAP or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Experience in one of the following disciplines: Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or anything else related.
• Microsoft Office applications experience.

Desired Skills

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent QE Certifications
• Knowledge of APQP, PPQP, DFMEA, and FMEA processes
• Knowledge or experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes
• Hands‑on experience with nonconformance process documentation systems, ie. VECAMs, Automation Framework, Manufacturing Drawings, etc.
• Experience creating or maintaining quality command media or documented procedures
• Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification
• Experience conducting / supporting internal or external audits and process surveillances
• Strong analytical / problem solving mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication (ability to produce clear reports and present findings)
• Detail‑oriented, self‑starter who can work both independently and within cross‑functional teams
• Project Leadership/Management experience
• 5+ years of related quality engineering experience
• Experience with tableau or SPC for Excel
• Defect resolution through implementation of effective root cause corrective action
• Quality Material Review Board (MRB) certification

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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.