Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) for a position in Grand Prairie, TX to support proposal efforts, continuous improvement efforts and strategic initiatives.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsible for several aspects of Quality including:
• Understanding quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software,
systems, suppliers / sub-contractors, and customers.
• Ability to learn proposals, Basis of Estimate (BOE) and contract review.
• Collaborate and partner with other functions including Program Manager, Proposal Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production and Customers.
• Support program proposals, strategic initiatives, and a variety of projects aimed at improving processes.
• Assist in establishing quality budgets and cost commitments.
• Participate in independent reviews including Readiness Acceptance Check (RAC), customer proposal / BOE reviews, customer negotiations, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits.
Basic Qualifications
• Technical Engineering (STEM - Engineering / Science) degree at the Bachelor level or above (required)
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance - DOD Secret
• Basic understanding of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Engineering roles and responsibilities across all life cycles.
• Previous experience with collaboration with cross functional teams
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to interpret Statement of Work, Drawings, Specifications, Contracts and other engineering requirements
• Demonstrate ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues
• Knowledge of dispositioning non-conforming products/ hardware
Desired skills
• Ability to support all proposal activities
• Knowledge of creating accurate, complete, correct, current and competitive Proposals / Basis of Estimate (BOE)
• Engineering or Quality experience developing methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products
• Experience as a Control Account Manager and knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems
• Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management
• Demonstrated understanding of audits
• Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement
• Knowledge of Industry recognized Quality systems
• Experience working with Government customers
• Experience writing Proposal and Basis of Estimate (BOEs)
• Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement
• An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Effective organizational skills, attention to details, ability to work in a dynamic environment and the ability to multi-task
• Effective communication skills including written, oral, listening, presentation, technical writing, and collaboration
• Ability to develop solutions to problems of basic and moderate scope and complexity.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $67,000 - $117,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $77,000 - $133,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
