Quality Engineer

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are encouraged by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education.

THE WORK Seeking professional engineer to provide quality support to multiples programs on the production floor. This individual will promote comprehensive quality control programs for assigned Manufacturing projects and related quality functions. Coordinates quality activities related to Engineering, Manufacturing and other functions to assist with the implementations of assigned Quality Control operations. Reviews Manufacturing/Assembly plans and develops inspection plans to assure integration of quality considerations necessary to the manufacture of products in accordance with requirements. Assists with the implementation of the prepared inspection plan and may perform inspections as required. Provides guidance to Manufacturing and Quality Control personnel concerning performance standards, operations, quality control techniques for verification of mechanical and/or electrical characteristics, and various quality aspects of product manufacture.

Provides support for corrective action and assists in material review function. Prepares quality program status reports. May perform Quality Assurance audits under the direction of management. May perform any aspect of approved quality program plans as directed.

Reviews procurement documents to ensure compliance with contract quality provisions.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

WHO YOU ARE You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

WHY JOIN US We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees’ personal needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems such as ISO/AS9100.

• Proficiency with computer systems:

  • MS Excel - (ex; Data Analysis, Pivot Tables, Vlookup)
  • Word - (ex; Professional reports to Customer, Conclusions)
  • Power Point - Technical Presentations w/ comprehensive analysis (ex; Root Cause, Impact, Deliverables, etc).

• Ability to perform process surveillance and Work center audits.

• Familiarity with various aspects of quality control of military systems hardware, computer programs, and other various aspects of ship and site integration & test including interfaces, alignment, system test, and support systems.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• Ability to collaborate with multiple customer partners including DCMA, TECHREP, NSWC and MDA.

• Ability to optimally work in multi-functional teams and communicate with positive impact. Direct/communicate with inspectors when required.

• Must be flexible and able to balance multiple work centers at one time. Strong organizational skills.

• Quality Engineering Experience – Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, control documents, and test procedures throughout product life‑cycle along with First Article Inspection experience per AS9100 and AS9102.

• Auditing Experience - Experience planning and conducting internal/external audits (ISO 9001, AS9100/02/03), preparing audit reports, and driving corrective actions.

• Root‑Cause Investigation & Corrective‑Action – Skilled in structured problem‑solving methods (8‑D, Fishbone, Five Whys, Fault Tree) and using CAPA processes to drive continual improvement.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Ability to work effectively with design, manufacturing, procurement, and program management teams to resolve quality issues and support product releases.

Pay Information

• $64725.00 - $139471.00

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.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.

• 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) 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.