Backshops Quality Intern

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

6d•$31,616 - $77,788•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking an Summer 2026 Intern Quality Engineer. In this role, you will perform data analysis of defect occurrences, work with other functions to determine the root cause of the issue, and present mitigations and corrective actions. Selected candidate will support the Stratford CT site Backshops product center teams. Typical responsibilities may include participation in continuous improvement events such as value stream mapping, 3P, Kaizen, and other Quality Engineering support as assigned. The candidate will assist with auditing / compliance activities, participate in preparation of the Corrective Action Board, and assist with inputs to leadership meetings as required. Will work with cross-functional peers to drive actions to closure. The successful candidate is driven to succeed and will take initiative to drive tasks to closure. 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. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an Quality, Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action development, and project management of action plans
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excel and Word
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Quality or Supply Chain processes or Engineering or Program/Project Management degree in process, will help the candidate be successful.
Knowledge of Data analytics (preferably Tableau) Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering Quality or Supply Chain

Responsibilities

perform data analysis of defect occurrences
work with other functions to determine the root cause of the issue
present mitigations and corrective actions
support the Stratford CT site Backshops product center teams
participation in continuous improvement events such as value stream mapping, 3P, Kaizen, and other Quality Engineering support as assigned
assist with auditing / compliance activities
participate in preparation of the Corrective Action Board
assist with inputs to leadership meetings as required
work with cross-functional peers to drive actions to closure
take initiative to drive tasks to closure