Sr Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support the Quality Engineering Team across design, production, and supplier domains, ensuring product and process quality throughout the lifecycle.

You will lead investigations, develop inspection strategies, and collaborate across programs to drive measurable improvements, with a focus on reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and contracts for Quality Engineering processes.
• Experience with AS9102 (First Article Inspection) methodology / implementation and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality principles throughout the product lifecycle across design, production, and supplier domains.
• Lead product failure investigations, material review board decisions, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve internal and supplier performance and productivity.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, including statistical analysis of quality data.

Skills

Drawings & specs interpretation

AS9102 FAI

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelors or higher in STEM

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Quality Engineer Senior for the Quality Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across design, production, and supplier domains.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for applying quality principles throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to uphold rigorous quality standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Conduct technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, designs, and procedures.
• Lead product failure investigations, material review board decisions, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve internal and supplier performance and productivity.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, including statistical analysis of quality data.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about driving measurable quality improvements. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical processes, influence cross‑functional teams, and make a tangible impact on product reliability.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-OrlandoFL

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance required prior to start
• bachelor's degree or higher preferrably in a STEM field or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience working with suppliers and/or manufacturing in a dynamic environment

Desired Skills

• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and contracts that will enable development and review of Quality Engineering processes, and related Performance Metrics.
• Experience with AS9102 (First Article Inspection) methodology / implementation and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with Engineering and Technology, Production Operations, Global Supply Chain, Reliability Engineering, and other program stakeholders

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.