Sr. Quality Engineer - Archbald, PA
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Job summary
Lockheed Martin in Archbald, PA is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to drive quality practices across design, production, and supplier processes, ensuring reliability and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
You will apply quality principles to design reviews, material inspection, and supplier performance; lead corrective/preventive actions and MRB decisions; travel as needed and maintain security clearance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with 5 years of professional experience, 3 years with a related Master's degree, or equivalent.
- Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products.
- Understanding of Configuration Management and control processes.
- Practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and support engineering activities related to special process surveys and supplier issues.
- Ability to obtain a secret security clearance
Responsibilities
- Apply quality principles to design, incoming material, production control, and product evaluation.
- Conduct technical evaluations of requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings, 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, perform statistical analysis, and ensure compliance with reliability standards.
Skills
Education
Job description
You will be the Sr. Quality Engineer for the Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for applying quality principles across design, production, and supplier processes to ensure product and process excellence.
As the Sr. Quality Engineer you will be responsible for driving rigorous quality practices that safeguard reliability and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Apply quality principles to design, incoming material, production control, and product evaluation.
- Conduct technical evaluations of requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings, 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, perform statistical analysis, and ensure compliance with reliability standards.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional who thrives on solving complex quality challenges. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical quality initiatives, work closely with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and supply‑chain partners, and make a tangible impact on product excellence.
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.
This position is in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, etc.) with 5 years of professional experience, 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree, or equivalent combined education and experience.
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for development of quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for inspection and test of manufactured products.
Understanding of Configuration Management and control processes.
Practices using causal analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions.
Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and support engineering activities related to special process surveys and supplier issues.
This may require the willingness/ability to travel to support program issues/needs as they arise.
Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
Ability to pass visual acuity and color perception exam.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Certification or ASQ Certified Quality
Improvement Associate (CQIA).
Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex.
Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructional and procedures for inspection.
Strong understanding in AS9100, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and/or NQA-1/10CFR50 Appendix 50.
IPC 610/620, J-STD-001 certification and or GD&T familiarity/training.
Experience with control and disposition of nonconforming material.
Project Management, Leadership and Delegation Abilities with strong problem solving skills, corrective action and causal analysis techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of critical design attributes and auditing/surveying capabilities.
Audit, Process Line Verification and/or Hardware
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Quality Assessment experience.
Ability to focus on continual improvement
Be able to effectively communicate with Customer, Program team and other functional departments.
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Secret
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
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MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
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