Senior Program Quality Engineer - Space Defense (Flexible Hours)

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Senior Program Quality Engineer to support the THAAD program. You will lead quality initiatives, evaluate processes, and drive improvements across cost, schedule, and quality targets while collaborating with multiple functions and suppliers.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, program quality requirements deployment, and oversight of QA metrics. A Secret clearance and US citizenship are required; travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab floor activities including reviewing work instructions, inspecting hardware, witnessing tests, and documenting nonconformances.
• Cascade and map program quality requirements to supply chain milestones.
• Manage quality data and key business metrics.
• Support supplier QMS audits and issue corrective actions.
• Run business processes to measure and improve quality performance; update procedures as needed.
• Deliver effective methods and drive improvements for overall quality performance.
• Conduct process and product evaluations and RCCA investigations.
• Review and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support Quality contributions to Proposals and Control Account Management.
• Provide local customer interface and mentor junior staff.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomy

Security clearance eligibility

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Senior Program Quality Engineer to support the THAAD program. You will lead quality initiatives, evaluate processes, and drive improvements across cost, schedule, and quality targets while collaborating with multiple functions and suppliers.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, program quality requirements deployment, and oversight of QA metrics. A Secret clearance and US citizenship are required; travel may be necessary.