Job Description
You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the Quality Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for leading Tiger Team efforts for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) production, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring aerospace quality standards across Lockheed Martin sites and suppliers.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for overseeing quality processes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and supporting hybrid on-site/remote operations.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Lead Tiger Team investigations to resolve production issues.
Develop and execute continuous improvement projects.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other aerospace standards.
Conduct supplier audits and support travel to production sites as needed.
Maintain documentation and reporting for quality metrics.
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. The selected candidate must be able to obtain an Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
-Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
-Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM, or equivalent years of experience
-Must have the ability to travel approximately 25%
-Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Quality processes and procedures, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
-Strong understanding of engineering drawing requirements, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
-Skills and experience with complex machined parts, castings, composites, PWB and circuit card assemblies, IPC J-STD-001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, and optics.
-Must be able to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective actions
-Experience developing inspection plans
-Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
Desired skills
-Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM
-An understanding of MFC Apriso and P2P business systems
-Experience with source inspection, special process surveys, purchase order reviews and surveillance activities at suppliers
-Demonstrated leadership and customer relationship management skills
- Knowledge / experience with tooling (Casting & Additive)
-Experience with blue light inspection
-Comprehensive understanding of special processes and an understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily.
-Ability to focus on continual improvement practices and increase affordability.
-Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, including working with suppliers.
-Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and support all program supplier quality engineering activities.
-Additionally, candidates may be required to work in a manufacturing environment that would require standing and the use the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (protective footwear, eye /hearing protection, or other protective equipment designed to protect people from workplace hazards).
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 $99,700 - $175,835. 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 $114,700 - $198,720. 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.
