Quality Engineer Stf- E4

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a skilled Supplier Quality role to lead requirements development, supplier engagement, and production support. You will implement QA plans, manage CDRLs, and coordinate SCAR/SCN activities, ensuring quality across supply chains.

This role emphasizes risk-based inspection, metrics-driven decisions, and collaboration with multiple programs, often requiring a Secret clearance. Strong Lean/Six-Sigma background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Procure-to-Pay or SAP or 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.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review contract requirements and adoption; input to Quality Assurance Plan.
• Coordinate supplier engagement for selection and evaluation and manage supplier documentation.
• Support production/ATLO activities including defect notices, SCARs/SCANs, and program reviews.
• Drive process improvements and participate in Lean/Six-Sigma initiatives.

Skills

Procure-to-Pay

SAP

ERP

Quality Engineering

MS Office

Education

Technical degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Tableau

SPC for Excel

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.

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.

In this role you will-

Requirements Development

• Contract requirements review and adoption
• Quality Assurance Plan creation input
• Parts Plan development
• SOW generation
• CDRL/ EIDP requirements
• Quality Requirements Checklist/ Letter
• Q-Code Matrix creation
• PO Coding (SCQ Coding group)
• PMP/ EEE engagement – Parts Plan, SP29D002

Proactive Supplier Engagement

• Supplier selection input (Supplier Scorecard)
• Special Process/ 3001 Surveys
• PAI/ SIP generation
• PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, HAR, PSR
• RBSRI application

Production/ ATLO Support

• Supplier Liable QNotes
• SCANs/SCARs
• Program CAB
• SLARs
• eSIP Engagement
• SCQ Metrics
• Contract Material Transfers – Program assessment/ approval
• Supplier VRIC, QNote, FRB
• Supplier Status meetings, visit coordination, audit coordination
• Q-Code removal evaluation
• SCQ coordination items
• Suppliers, RI, Production Centers, ATLO

Standard Job Description

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs all supplier‑quality related activities—including contract requirements review and adoption, Quality Assurance Plan input, Parts Plan development, Statement of Work generation, CDRL/EIDP requirements, Quality Requirements Checklist/Letter creation, Q‑Code Matrix creation, PO coding (SCQ Coding group), and PMP/EEE engagement (Parts Plan, SP29D002). Provides proactive supplier engagement by supplying input for supplier selection (Supplier Scorecard), coordinating Special Process surveys after Supply Chain Management initiation, generating supplier inspection documents (PAI/SIP), participating in development and production milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, HAR, and PSR), and applying Risk Based Source and Receiving Inspection (RBSRI) methodology. Supports production and ATLO operations through management of supplier‑liable defect notices (QNotes), Supplier Corrective Action Notices and Requests (SCANs/SCARs), program Corrective Action Board (CAB) activities, Supplier Limited Approval Requests (SLARs), supplier‑improvement engagements, and Supplier Quality Management (SQM) metrics. In addition, support contract material‑transfer assessments and approvals, supplier Vender Request for Information or Change (VRICs), other QNotes, Failure Review Boards (FRBs), coordination of supplier status meetings, visit and audit scheduling, evaluation of Q‑Code removal, and SQM coordination items across suppliers, Receiving Inspection (RI), production centers, and ATLO.

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

Basic Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Project Leadership/Management experience
• 5+ years of related quality engineering experience
• Creating, developing visualization for, or using metrics
• Experience with tableau or SPC for Excel
• Technical Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with Global Supply Chain / Supply Chain Management
• Defect resolution through implementation of effective root cause corrective action.
• Quality Material Review Board (MRB) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Program Quality Engineering Experience
• Supplier Quality Engineering Experience
• Survey/Supplier Auditing Experience
• RCCA Certification
• ASQ Certification (CQE, CSQP, CMQ/OE, CSSGB, CSSBB, etc.)
• Currently active Secret clearance

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.